draught animal
Plow-pulling livestock
A draught animal is one used to pull heavy loads—plows, carts, wagons, or machinery.
Horses, oxen, mules, and water buffalo are common examples.
The term reflects an older sense of draught meaning the act of pulling or drawing.
Also spelled draft animal in American English.
- oxCastrated male cattle
- muleEquine hybrid, often sterile
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
- carabaoPhilippine draft bovine
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
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draught animalmount
Climb up or steed
saddle horse · pack animal · carriage horse · war horse · racehorse
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Domesticated household companion
companion animal · lap dog · house cat · ornamental fish · hobby horse
draught animalmount
Climb up or steed
saddle horse · riding horse · pack animal · beast of burden · warhorse
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