beast of burden

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === beast of burden (plural beasts of burden) A draft animal, a pack animal such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse, or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human. (by extension) Any domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans, such as a herding dog or trained falcon. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== draught animal ==== Further reading ==== beast of burden on Wikipedia.Wikipedia