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Definition of Beast of burden
1. Noun. An animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work.
Exact synonyms: Jument
Generic synonyms: Work Animal
Specialized synonyms: Pack Animal, Sumpter
Derivative terms: Jumentous
Generic synonyms: Work Animal
Specialized synonyms: Pack Animal, Sumpter
Derivative terms: Jumentous
Definition of Beast of burden
1. Noun. A draught animal that carries or pulls heavy loads, such as a donkey, mule, or ox. ¹
2. Noun. (by extension) Any domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans, such as a herding dog or trained falcon. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com