work animal
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2.8
- noun
:
animal de trabajo
- I know that retiring work animals to pasture is a long-standing tradition of kindness in agriculture.
Examples
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The second one is ask a real working animal, a real working animal, a real working that talks and will give you his or her input.
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Farmers often rely on work animals like horses and mules to help them plow their fields.
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We need more work animals like this.
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Yes, a good work animal.
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Instead, civilization will once again be reduced to primitive means such as sails, water wheels, and work animals.
Blog text (4) -
With the removal of herds and work animals from the city, pressure to rely on chemical fertilizers has increased.
Academic text (2004) -
I know that retiring work animals to pasture is a long-standing tradition of kindness in agriculture.
Blog text (5) -
In many rural communities, work animals such as donkeys and oxen are essential for transporting goods.
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Traditionally, work animals were instrumental in agriculture, assisting humans in carrying heavy loads.
Synonyms
5
3.4
An animal like a donkey or ox that people use to carry heavy loads
2
3.5
An animal that carries loads, like a mule or donkey
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3.9
An animal like a horse or ox that pulls heavy loads on a farm
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3.4
A strong horse used to pull heavy loads on a farm
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an animal that does work' is directly derivable from combining 'work' (effort/task) as a modifier with 'animal' (creature). This transparent noun composition follows common English and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Work animal shows an animal doing work, like a horse or ox pulling a plow or cart through mud. That's why it means 'an animal trained to do heavy work'.