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Beast of burden

A draught animal, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

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  1. 1

    A draught animal, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Any domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans, such as a herding dog or trained falcon.

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