singletrees

singletrees
n. whiffletree, pivoting horizontal bar to which the straps of a horse's harness are attached

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • Doubletree — Dou ble*tree , n. The bar, or crosspiece, of a carriage, to which the singletrees are attached. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • doubletree — ☆ doubletree [dub′əltrē΄ ] n. [ DOUBLE + (SINGLE)TREE] a crossbar on a wagon, carriage, plow, etc., to each end of which the singletrees are attached when two horses are harnessed abreast …   English World dictionary

  • dou|ble|tree — «DUHB uhl TREE», noun. the crossbar on a carriage, wagon, plow, or other horse drawn vehicle or machinery. When two horses are used, the singletrees of their harnesses are attached to this crossbar …   Useful english dictionary

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