Definition

A person who drives a dogsled, often in races or competitions.

Example

The musher led the team of dogs through the snowy trail.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about the musher racing in Alaska?

Yeah, it was amazing how they train the dogs for those long trips!

I never realized how tough it is to be a musher.

Totally! They really have to bond with their team to succeed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Musher** → The word 'musher' originates from the Canadian French term 'musher', which is derived from the command 'marche!' (meaning 'go!' or 'move!'). It refers to a person who drives a sled dog team, urging the dogs to move forward.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone shouting 'go!' to their dogs as they lead a sled team — that's what a musher does.

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