释义 |
single-tree U.S. and Austr. = swingle-tree.
1847Webster s.v., A single-tree is fixed upon each end of the double-tree when two horses draw abreast. 1858Simmonds Dict. Trade, Single-tree, a crosspiece for fastening harness. 1890‘R. Boldrewood’ Miner's Right iii. 24 The old mare..moved herself square to a singletree by which her trace⁓chains were fastened. |