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pannier
This term describes specialized luggage designed for external attachment to a vehicle or animal. In modern cycling and motorcycling contexts, it refers to heavy-duty bags that clip onto a rack, emphasizing utility and long-distance travel. The term carries a connotation of preparedness and adventure, often associated with touring or commuting.
Historically and in agricultural contexts, the word refers to the traditional baskets slung across the backs of pack animals. Because these are almost always used in pairs to maintain balance on the animal's spine, the word is frequently encountered in the plural form.
Meanings
Examples
I need to buy a waterproof pannier for my cycling trip to Scotland.
The donkey carried heavy loads of salt in a woven pannier.
He strapped his camping gear securely into each pannier.
The knight's horse was equipped with a leather pannier for supplies.
I wonder if this pannier is sturdy enough for the mountain roads.
The motorcycle panniers were scratched after the fall.
The motorcycle panniers were scratched after the fall.
She packed her camera and maps into the side pannier.