singletree en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtɹiː/
Etymology
Alteration of swingletree as if from single + tree, on the analogy of doubletree.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| singletrees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
cs rozporka (bar that balances the load) · de Waagscheit (bar that balances the load) · de Waagbalken (bar that balances the load) · pl orczyk (bar that balances the load)