Meaning Of The Word Tumpline

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What's The Definition Of Tumpline?

tumpline in American English
a broad strap passed across the forehead and over the shoulders for carrying a load on the back
noun: a strap or sling passed around the chest or forehead to help support a pack carried on a person's back

tumpline in British English
noun: (in the US and Canada, esp formerly) a leather or cloth band strung across the forehead or chest and attached to a pack or load in order to support it

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