(UK, historical) The bar in a carriage to which the traces are attached; a whiffletree.
(UK, historical) The bar in a carriage to which the traces are attached; a whiffletree.
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(military, historical) A wheel forming part of the machinery of a cannon or a similar firearm which is turned to train or aim the weapon at a target.
(US, carpentry, obsolete) A large metal wood screw with a head that takes a wrench.
(rail, UK) A long flat wagon mounted on two four-wheel bogies, with transverse baulks of timber (bolsters) placed at intervals on the wagon's bed to carry the load.
(US) A streetcar or light train.
(historical, British, automotive, ) A vehicle used to carry shooting parties.