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Definition of beast of burden noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

beast of burden

noun

/ˌbiːst əv ˈbɜːdn/

/ˌbiːst əv ˈbɜːrdn/

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an animal used for heavy work such as carrying or pulling things
- The donkey is used as a beast of burden.
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