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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A wooden crossbar for a plough or carriage, pivoted in the middle, from which traces are fastened to a draught animal.

   "The single whippletree should have a chain attached to bring it out even with the other two."

2. 2
   a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

swingletreewhiffletreewhiffletreesingletreesingletreesplinter bar

Example

More examples

"The single whippletree should have a chain attached to bring it out even with the other two."

Related phrases

draught animal

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