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词汇 doubletree
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Definition of doubletree in English:

doubletree

noun ˈdʌb(ə)ltriːˈdəbəlˌtrē
North American
  • A crossbar in front of a wagon with a swingletree at each end, enabling two horses to be harnessed.

    〈北美〉(双马拉车时用的)双驾横木

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The doubletree on the wagon could be adjusted to allow one horse to pull more.
    • The wheel horses pull on the doubletree against this hammerpin running through the wagon-tonque.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from double, on the pattern of singletree.

Definition of doubletree in US English:

doubletree

nounˈdəbəlˌtrē
North American
  • A crossbar in front of a wagon with a swingletree at each end, enabling two horses to be harnessed.

    〈北美〉(双马拉车时用的)双驾横木

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The doubletree on the wagon could be adjusted to allow one horse to pull more.
    • The wheel horses pull on the doubletree against this hammerpin running through the wagon-tonque.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from double, on the pattern of singletree.

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