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词汇 shaft bullock
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Definition of shaft bullock in English:

shaft bullock

noun
Australian, NZ historical
  • A bullock used to pull a cart.

    over went the cart, carrying the shaft bullock with it
    Example sentencesExamples
    • On reaching the river we had nearly lost one of our shaft bullocks.
    • I cannot afford to lose my shaft bullock.
    • The heads of the shaft bullocks were often drawn under water by the weight of the wagon.
    • A harness is absolutely necessary for the shaft bullock.
    • On the going and returning of the carts, the shaft-bullock is frequently obliged to swim.
    • He had been advised to relieve the shaft-bullocks when they became exhausted.
    • The driver was flicking his short whip over the shaft bullock's hindquarters.
    • There were eighteen drays with shaft bullocks and eight teams yoked to harrows.

Origin

Early 19th century: from shaft in the sense 'pole that a draught animal is harnessed to'.

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