dorser
/ˈdɔrsər/
noun
- A person or thing that carries something on the back, especially a pack animal or a porter.
- The mule served as a dorser, hauling supplies up the mountain trail.
- The expedition hired a dorser to carry their camping equipment through the forest.
- In ancient times, a dorser was often employed to transport goods across difficult terrain.
- A type of basket or pannier designed to be carried on the back.
- The farmer loaded the dorser with apples from the orchard.
- She strapped the dorser onto her shoulders and began the long walk to market.
- The hiker used a dorser to carry his tools for the trail repair project.