noun
- a pack saddle or harness used on pack animals, especially mules or horses, for carrying cargo
Usage: Spanish origin; primarily used in southwestern U.S. and Latin American contexts; historical/regional term
Examples
- The trader secured the cargo to the mule's aparejo before heading into the mountains.
- Traditional aparejo designs have been used for centuries in the Southwest.
- The vaquero adjusted the aparejo to ensure the supplies were balanced evenly.