"pack train" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pack trains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pack train (plural pack trains)
  1. (dated) A procession of beasts of burden, such as horses or mules, laden with freight. Tags: dated Synonyms: pack-train, packtrain Related terms: pack animal
    Sense id: en-pack_train-en-noun-X7C6c3y9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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