dorser

/ˈdɔrsər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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