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noun
A strap that passes over the back of a horse, used to hold up the shafts of a carriage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: band
History
From back + band.
