whiffletree
whif·fle·tree
noun \ˈhwi-fəl-(ˌ)trē, ˈwi-\Definition of WHIFFLETREE
: the pivoted swinging bar to which the traces of a harness are fastened and by which a vehicle or implement is drawn
See Illustration of WHIFFLETREE
Origin of WHIFFLETREE
alteration of whippletree
First Known Use: circa 1806
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: Whig
Previous Word in the Dictionary: whiffler (noun)
All Words Near: whiffletree
Previous Word in the Dictionary: whiffler (noun)
All Words Near: whiffletree
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up whiffletree? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
