aparejo
/əˈpɑrəhoʊ/
noun
- A type of packsaddle used on horses, mules, or other pack animals to carry loads.
- The old aparejo was made of leather and stuffed with straw for the animal's comfort.
- The mule driver adjusted the aparejo before loading the supplies.
- In the mountains, packers still use an aparejo to balance heavy loads on their animals.
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