Pannier

usgb/ˈpæniər/
noun

A basket, bag, or similar container, carried on the back of a donkey, mule, or horse, mostly used to transport goods.

The traveller loaded the food and camping equipment into the pannier on his mule.
Visual representation of "pannier" - A basket, bag, or similar container, carried on the back of a donkey, mule, or horse, mostly used to transport goods

Often appears as...

  • load the pannier
  • unload the pannier
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Historic Transport

Refers to an older, simpler way to carry items when traveling by animal.

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He used a pannier to carry crops to the market.
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Work Animals

Typically relates to work animals like donkeys or horses, rather than pets.

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The farmer's donkey was fitted with a pannier.
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