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beasts of burden

beasts of burden is the plural of beast of burden.

Meaning of beast of burden

Noun

beast of burden (plural beasts of burden)

  1. A domestic animal that performs heavy work for humans, such as carrying a load (on its body) or pulling a load (which trails behind).
  2. (broadly) Any domestic animal trained to perform other tasks for humans, such as a herding dog or trained falcon.
    • Near-synonyms: working animal, service animal
  3. (broadly, figuratively) A person who is mistreated by being inappropriately treated like a servant.
    • Get it yourself. I'm not your beast of burden.

Questions about beasts of burden

What is beasts of burden the plural of?
Beasts of burden is the plural of beast of burden.

Words near beasts of burden in the dictionary

  1. beastmistress
  2. beastmistresses
  3. Beaston
  4. Beastons
  5. beasts
  6. beasts of burden
  7. beasts of draught
  8. beasts of prey
  9. beasts of venery
  10. beasts on
  11. beasts with two backs

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