doubletree

English

noun
Definitions
  • a device that connects two horses to a wagon or other implement. The tugs of a harness are connected to a singletree, two of which are connected to a doubletree, which, in turn, is connected to the implement.

Etymology

Compound from English double + English tree.

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English

tree

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