Sumpter (Noun)
Meaning
An animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The caravan used a team of sumpters to carry its goods over the treacherous mountain passes.
- She hired a local sumpter to carry her pack and gear during her trek through the wilderness.
- A well-rested sumpter is crucial for any successful long-distance journey over rugged terrain.
- Before heading into the mines, miners loaded the precious ore onto waiting sumpters.
- Pack trains led by strong and agile sumpters plied the steep mountain trails all day.