Meaning of whipple-tree | Babel Free

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Noun. [C1]

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“At the back of the whipple-tree there are two "revolving shafts," extending from near the middle to the ends; the ends of these shafts are bent at right angles, and they are so arranged that the outer end⟳ of each one, which is flattened for that purpose, covers the end⟳ of the pin on the whipple-tree, to prevent⟳ the traces from flying off; and to the inner ends a cord is attached, to enable the driver to turn⟳ the shafts, and thus uncover the ends of the pins, and permit⟳ the traces to escape⟳.”

“The pivoted front axle for wagons was known to the Romans and continued in use⟳; but horses, with their swift and abrupt motions, could not safely be attached to a heavy load⟳ until the whipple-tree was invented.”

“The advantage of the curved beam and whipple-tree is that it can be used to harness almost any number⟳ of animals.”

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