Singletree

//ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtɹiː// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bar behind draft animals and in front of a load, such as a wagon, that balances the load. Generally the animals are attached at the ends and the wagon or other load to a pivot in the middle of the singletree.

Etymology

Alteration of swingletree as if from single + tree, on the analogy of doubletree.

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