packhorse

[ pak-hawrs ]

noun

1. a horse used for carrying goods, freight, supplies, etc.
2. a person who works hard or bears a heavy load of responsibility.

packhorse

/ ˈpækˌhɔːs /

noun

1. a horse used to transport goods, equipment, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of packhorse¹

pack ¹ + horse

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