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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An open-mouthed bar at the end of a car, which receives a coupling link and pin by which the car is drawn. It is usually provided with a spring to give elasticity to the connection between the cars of a train.
2. 2
   a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled wordnet
3. 3
   A bar of iron with an eye at each end, or a heavy link, for coupling a locomotive to a tender or car.
4. 4
   A device to couple a powered road vehicle to a load to transfer tractive effort to the load, either as a push or as a pull.
5. 5
   A sliding bar on a Hammond organ, controlling the volume of a waveform.

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6. 6
   A device for changing the tools on milling machines.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dragbardragbardraglinkdraglinkdrawlinkdrawlink

Etymology

From draw + bar.

Related phrases

hammond organopen mouthed

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