pack animal

/pæk ˌænəməl/
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Other forms: pack animals

Definitions of pack animal
  1. noun
    an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads
    synonyms: sumpter
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    types:
    packhorse
    a workhorse used as a pack animal
    type of:
    beast of burden, jument
    an animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work
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