What is another word for whiffletree?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪfə͡ltɹˌiː] (IPA)

Whiffletree is a term that refers to the horizontal bar used to connect the harnesses of a draft horse or work animal. Some of the synonyms for whiffletree include evener, doubletree, and even-bar. Other similar terms include tug bar, pole, and tongue. These are often interchangeable depending on the region and use of the equipment. It is important to note that the use of these terms may differ slightly depending on the specific purpose, such as logging or plowing. Whatever the terminology used, a whiffletree or its synonym remains an essential tool in heavy farming and transportation tasks.

Synonyms for Whiffletree:

What are the hypernyms for Whiffletree?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    lever arm, drag link, Connecting piece, Hitch arm, Linkage device, Mechanical link, Pivotal connection, suspension part.

Usage examples for Whiffletree

The only way they feel comfortable is when harnessed with the face toward the whiffletree and their back to the end of the shafts.
"Around The Tea-Table"
T. De Witt Talmage
The horses were driven down behind it, and from one of them de Spain took the collar, the tugs, and the whiffletree.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman
Duke Morgan tested the cinches of the saddle on the Lady once more, unloosed the tugs once more from the horse's shoulder, examined each buckle of the collar and every inch of the two strips of leather, the reinforced fastenings on the whiffletree, rolled all up again, strapped it, and stood by the head till de Spain swung up into the saddle.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman

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