Beast Of Burden (Noun)
Meaning
An animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer relied on his trusty ox as a beast of burden to plow the fields and transport crops to market.
- In many parts of the world, elephants are still used as beasts of burden to carry heavy loads through dense jungle terrain.
- The donkey was a loyal beast of burden, faithfully carrying its owner's goods up and down the mountain trails.
- For centuries, camels have been used as beasts of burden in the desert, carrying valuable spices and textiles across the dunes.
- In rural areas, water buffalo are often used as beasts of burden to pull plows and carts, helping farmers with their daily tasks.