Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
musher
noun
/ˈmʌʃər/
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Definition
A person who drives or leads a team of sled dogs.
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Examples
- The musher guided the team through the snowy terrain with expert skill.
- During the long-distance racing event, the musher relied on their dogs to pull them across the icy landscape.
- As a professional musher, she spent countless hours training her dogs and preparing for competitions.
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Meaning
Mushers are individuals who train and manage sled dog teams for racing or recreational purposes.
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Synonyms
- Sled driver
- Dog sledder