Packhorse (Noun)
Meaning
A workhorse used as a pack animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sturdy packhorse trudged up the mountain trail, carrying supplies for the hikers.
- A team of packhorses was needed to transport the heavy equipment to the remote village.
- In the days before trucks, packhorses were used to deliver goods to the small towns along the railroad.
- The explorer led a packhorse loaded with food and water into the desert, prepared for a long journey.
- Packhorses played a crucial role in the mining industry, hauling ore and supplies across treacherous terrain.