swingletree

A crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling.

• 🇵🇹Travessa horizontal que se prende às cordas ou correntes de tração (tirantes) de um animal de tiro e ao veículo ou implemento que ele puxa, servindo para distribuir a força e permitir o movimento. É uma peça da atrelagem de cavalos, mulas e bois.

1. Crossbar for draft animals C2 formal

   A pivoted crossbar that connects the traces of a draft horse to the vehicle or implement being pulled, allowing the horse to move freely.

   • The farmer attached the traces to the swingletree before starting the plow.
   • The old wagon had a worn swingletree that needed replacement.
   • He adjusted the swingletree to ensure the horse could pull evenly.

   🇵🇹Balança para animais de tração

   Sinônimos: whiffletreewhippletree

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