Definition

A type of simple vehicle made of a frame and two long poles, used to carry goods and pulled by animals like dogs or horses.

Example

The travelers used a travois to transport their supplies across the plains.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a travois in action?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they used to transport goods with those.

I read that Plains Indians relied heavily on the travois for their daily needs.

Absolutely, it was such an ingenious design for their lifestyle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Travois comes from the French word 'travois', which is derived from the Old French 'travois' (meaning a type of sled or cart). The term refers to a two-wheeled cart used by Native Americans and others for transporting goods, typically pulled by animals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sled or cart ('travois') used for transporting goods, which helps you remember that 'travois' refers to a type of cart.

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