USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is A Travois? The travois was a type of sled drawn by dogs in the pre-colonial period and by horses after Europeans introduced the animal to North America in the 16th century. At times, when animals were unavailable, humans also carried small loads over short distances using the travois.

Detailed explanation-2: -A travois, also known as a drag sled, was a traditional Native American tool for carrying loads overland. It consisted of two wooden poles with a platform, basket, or netting suspended between them, attached to the back of a dog (or occasionally to a team of dogs) so that the dog could pull it along the ground.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition of ‘travois’ 1. a sled formerly used by the Plains Indians of North America, consisting of two poles joined by a frame and dragged by an animal. 2. Canadian.

Detailed explanation-4: -an object used for travelling over snow and ice with long, narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels. It can be either a low frame, or a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses or dogs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Saucer, a round sled curved like a saucer (see also flying saucer), also without runners and usually made out of plastic or metal. Flexible Flyer, a steerable wooden sled with thin metal runners.