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noun

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

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Origin of pack animal

First recorded in 1840–50

Words nearby pack animal

package deal, packager, package store, package tour, packaging, pack animal, pack a punch, packboard, pack date, pack drill, packed

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How to use pack animal in a sentence

If off-leash dogs are permitted, you should still keep a leash handy for when you pass other hikers and pack animals.
Trail etiquette all hikers should follow|Alisha McDarris|November 16, 2021|Popular-Science
With his dark features expressing grim resolve, Bill threw a burden of considerable size on his best pack-animal.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
With the sweating pack-animal close at the heels of his saddle pony, Talpers rode for hours across the plains.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
Nur Mahal, having taken leave of them with her accustomed grace, rested in a small tent which was carried by a pack animal.
The Great Mogul|Louis Tracy

But, Mr. Ermine, how should I transport my heads back to this point with only one pack-animal?
John Ermine of the Yellowstone|Frederic Remington
But being a true son of the open, he wanted to see the country; so he decided to travel horseback, with a pack-animal.
Partners of Chance|Henry Herbert Knibbs

British Dictionary definitions for pack animal

pack animal

noun

an animal, such as a donkey, used to transport goods, equipment, etc

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pack animal

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