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pack·horse
(păk′hôrs′)n.
A horse used as a pack animal.
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packhorse
(ˈpækˌhɔːs)n
(Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a horse used to transport goods, equipment, etc
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pack•horse
(ˈpækˌhɔrs)n.
a horse used for carrying loads.
[1400–50]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() pack animal, sumpter - an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads workhorse - a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor |
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