beast of burden
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beast of burden
n. pl. beasts of burden
An animal, such as a donkey, ox, or elephant, used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work.
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beast of burden
n
an animal, such as a donkey or ox, used for carrying loads
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beast′ of bur′den
n.
an animal used for carrying heavy loads or pulling heavy equipment, as a donkey, mule, or ox.
[1795–1805]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() work animal - an animal trained for and used for heavy labor pack animal, sumpter - an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads |
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Translations
بهيمة
soumar
juhtakantojuhtakuormajuhta
lastdier
burro de carga