drop-tongue en · NOUN
Meanings
- Synonym of pole (“a construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage”); a long, horizontal beam that extends from the front of a wagon or carriage, with a mechanism that allows it to pivot downward, thereby reducing the strain on the animal while making turns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| drop-tongues | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| drop tongue | alternative | lexicographic |