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View synonyms for pack animal

pack animal

noun

  1. a mule, donkey, burro, or horse bred for vigor and hardiness and used for carrying heavy loads.


pack animal

noun

  1. an animal, such as a donkey, used to transport goods, equipment, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pack animal1

First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences

If off-leash dogs are permitted, you should still keep a leash handy for when you pass other hikers and pack animals.

With his dark features expressing grim resolve, Bill threw a burden of considerable size on his best pack-animal.

With the sweating pack-animal close at the heels of his saddle pony, Talpers rode for hours across the plains.

Nur Mahal, having taken leave of them with her accustomed grace, rested in a small tent which was carried by a pack animal.

But, Mr. Ermine, how should I transport my heads back to this point with only one pack-animal?

But being a true son of the open, he wanted to see the country; so he decided to travel horseback, with a pack-animal.

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