Draft Animal

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /dræft ˈænəməl/

Definitions of draft animal

noun a type of animal used for pulling heavy loads or vehicles, such as horses, oxen, or mules

Example Sentences

A1 A draft animal is an animal used for pulling heavy loads.

A2 Farmers in some countries still rely on draft animals for plowing fields.

B1 Using draft animals instead of machinery can be more sustainable in certain situations.

B2 The use of draft animals in agriculture has been a traditional practice for centuries.

C1 Draft animals have played a crucial role in the development of human civilization.

C2 The welfare of draft animals should be a priority for those who rely on them for work.

Examples of draft animal in a Sentence

formal The farmer used a draft animal to plow the fields.

informal My grandpa's old draft animal is still strong enough to pull heavy loads.

slang I can't believe how fast that draft animal can move!

figurative In the business world, he was considered a draft animal, always willing to do the hard work.

Grammatical Forms of draft animal

plural

draft animals

comparative

more draft animal

superlative

most draft animal

present tense

drafting animal

future tense

will draft animal

perfect tense

has drafted animal

continuous tense

is drafting animal

singular

draft animal

positive degree

draft animal

infinitive

to draft animal

gerund

drafting animal

participle

drafted animal

Origin and Evolution of draft animal

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'draft animal' originated from the Middle English word 'draught', which comes from the Old English word 'dragan' meaning 'to draw or pull'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'draft animal' has come to refer to animals used for pulling heavy loads or equipment, such as horses, oxen, and mules. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of animals utilized for laborious tasks.