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packhorses

/ˈpækˌhɔrsɪz/

NOUN

1. Horses used as pack animals

Horses used to carry goods, supplies, equipment, or other loads on their backs, especially over long distances or difficult terrain.

1.1. Horses carrying loads

Horses used to transport baggage, provisions, merchandise, or equipment by carrying them on their backs.

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Examples

  • The mountain trail echoed with the rhythmic trudging of packhorses.
  • The traders relied on packhorses to transport goods across the rugged terrain.

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1.2. Working horses

Horses considered in their broader role as working animals used for carrying loads, transportation, or performing demanding tasks.

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Examples

  • The packhorses worked steadily throughout the journey.
  • The sturdy workhorses carried supplies between the remote settlements.

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