noun
- a type of sled consisting of two trailing poles bearing a platform or net for a load, traditionally pulled by a dog or horse
Usage: historical; Native American
Examples
- The Plains Indians used a travois to transport their belongings across the prairie.
- The dog pulled the travois loaded with camping supplies.
- Native American tribes constructed a travois from two long poles and animal hide.
- The travois left deep tracks in the soft earth as it was dragged behind the horse.
- Archaeologists found evidence of travois use dating back centuries.
- The family packed their travois with buffalo meat and tools for the journey.