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whiffletree

 

[ หˆwษชfษ™ltri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical component

A whiffletree is a mechanism used in horse-drawn vehicles, often found in the suspension systems. It allows for the even distribution of forces among the vehicle's wheels and is typically made of a horizontal bar with connecting rods that link to the axles. This design enhances stability and comfort while transporting loads.

Synonyms

equalizer, suspension arm

Examples of usage

  • The carriage had a well-designed whiffletree for better stability.
  • Mechanics often recommend checking the whiffletree for any signs of wear.
  • Innovative whiffletree designs have improved the handling of modern carts.
  • The whiffletree played a crucial role in the performance of the wagon.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiffletree" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barra de ligaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคซเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wiffletree

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kait penghubung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั„ะปะตั‚ั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wifletree

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒ•ใƒฌใƒˆใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barre d'attelage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barra de enlace

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlantฤฑ รงubuฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜ํ”„๋ ˆ์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุฑุฉ ุฑุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vifletree

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vifletree

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟžๆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povezovalna palica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tengigata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ั ั‚ะฐัา›ัˆะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlayฤฑcฤฑ รงubuฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barra de enlace

Etymology

The term 'whiffletree' comes from 17th-century English, where it was initially spelled as 'whifflitree.' It is derived from the words 'whiffle,' which means to move or sway lightly, and 'tree,' which refers to a device or beam. The usage of the term evolved as it began to be associated specifically with horse-drawn vehicles and agricultural machinery. It gained prominence during the era of horse-drawn transport, as engineers and craftsmen recognized the need for systems that could facilitate smoother movements and distribute weight efficiently. Over the years, the design of whiffletrees has been refined, yet its fundamental purpose remains unchanged. The whiffletree is a testament to the ingenuity of early mechanics and continues to play a role in modern engineering.