packmen

/ˈpæk.mɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

Men who work as packers, especially in the context of a traveling circus or show.

“The packmen carefully loaded the equipment into the trailer for transport to the next performance.”

2. noun

Men who work in a group to transport goods, especially by horse or mule.

“The packmen traversed the mountainous terrain with their heavy pack loads.”

Synonyms

  • packers
  • porters

Antonyms

  • unloaders
  • unpackers