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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pack animal¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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

From Popular-Science

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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

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

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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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