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singletree

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtɹiː/

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noun

Meaning 1

A bar behind draft animals and in front of a load, such as a wagon, that balances the load. Generally the animals are attached at the ends and the wagon or other load to a pivot in the middle of the singletree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Alteration of swingletree as if from single + tree, on the analogy of doubletree.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: rozporka — a bar, that balances the load
  • German: Waagbalken — a bar, that balances the load
  • German: Waagscheit — a bar, that balances the load
  • Polish: orczyk — a bar, that balances the load