pack animal
/pæk ˈænɪməl/
NOUN
1. A domesticated animal used to carry heavy loads
A domesticated animal trained or used to transport goods, supplies, or equipment, usually by carrying them on its back.
1.1. An animal used for carrying loads
An animal employed to transport baggage, supplies, or other heavy items over distances, particularly in areas where vehicles are difficult to use.
Synonyms
- beast of burden
- pack beast
- pack horse
- pack mule
- sumpter
Examples
- In mountainous regions, the llama is a reliable and hardworking pack animal.
- Explorers relied on pack animals to carry essential supplies across remote terrain.
Related Words
- draft animal
- work animal
- burden bearer
- caravan animal
- livestock
1.2. Donkeys and mules used for carrying loads
Equines, including donkeys and mules, used to transport supplies and equipment on their backs.
Synonyms
Examples
- The travelers loaded their donkeys with food and equipment before crossing the desert.
- A mule served as a dependable pack animal on the steep mountain trail.
Related Words
- pack horse
- pony
- horse
- beast of burden
- caravan