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packhorse
[ pak-hawrs ]
noun
- a horse used for carrying goods, freight, supplies, etc.
- a person who works hard or bears a heavy load of responsibility.
packhorse
/ ˈpækˌhɔːs /
noun
- a horse used to transport goods, equipment, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of packhorse1
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Example Sentences
But I had read all those books and seen God knows how many Western films and knew that people had used packhorses.
From Literature
He hiked in with a packhorse or employed helpers to haul his gear on their backs.
From Seattle Times
And in Northern England, falling water levels at Baitings Reservoir have revealed an ancient packhorse bridge.
From New York Times
The "elegant" Grade II listed bridge was built in 1832 to replace an earlier 18th Century packhorse bridge, part of which has remained intact.
From BBC
Foot and packhorse traffic through the pass peaked around A.D.
From Scientific American
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