hamal

/həˈmɑl/
noun
  1. A porter or laborer, especially one who carries loads for hire in Middle Eastern or South Asian countries.
    • The hamal carried heavy boxes through the narrow streets of the market.
    • Tourists often hire a hamal to help transport their luggage from the train station.
    • In the old city, a hamal balanced a large stack of carpets on his back.
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