singletree

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singletree

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtɹiː/

Noun

singletree (plural singletrees)

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.

Synonyms

• swingletree
• whippletree

Translations

a bar, that balances the load

Czech: rozporka f German: Waagbalken m, Waagscheit m Polish: orczyk (pl) m

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