Travois

Travois Definition

A frame used by indigenous peoples of the North American Plains, traditionally made by fastening two long poles to a harness on a horse or dog, used to drag loads across the ground.

Travois is a noun.

Travois Synonyms

drag frame , sled frame

How To Use Travois In A Sentence

1. The Plains tribes used a travois to carry their belongings when moving camp.
2. The dog-drawn travois was essential for transporting supplies over the prairie.
3. After hunting, the bison hides were loaded onto the travois for transport back to the village.
4. Using a travois allowed the nomads to travel efficiently across vast distances.