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whiffletree

[ hwif-uhl-tree, wif- ]

noun

Northern U.S.
  1. a crossbar, pivoted at the middle, to which the traces of a harness are fastened for pulling a cart, carriage, plow, etc.


whiffletree

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noun

  1. another name (esp US) for swingletree
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of whiffletree1

First recorded in 1820–30; variant of whippletree
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of whiffletree1

C19: variant of whippletree
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We have hitherto treated thought, feeling, and will, as separate parts of consciousness, defining each, by implication, much as we would define wheel, tongue, and whiffletree, as parts of a wagon.

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From each of his feet there went a rope ending with a whiffletree, to which a horse was attached.

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She stepped down on the whiffletree, her heavy waving hair falling in masses of curls and crinkles over her shoulders.

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He took the whiffletree from the wagon, let a chain drag behind it, and harnessed the mules.

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The whiffletree of the plow or cultivator used should be carefully fendered with rubber or a soft woolen packing that will effectually guard against the carelessness of workmen.

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