drawbar

[ draw-bahr ]

noun

1. a heavy bar, often made of steel, attached to the rear of a tractor and used as a hitch for pulling machinery, as a plow or mower.

drawbar

/ ˈdrɔːˌbɑː /

noun

1. a strong metal bar on a tractor, locomotive, etc, bearing a hook or link and pin to attach a trailer, wagon, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawbar¹

1660–70, Americanism, for an earlier sense; draw + bar ¹

Example Sentences

These latter turn horizontally on a central pivot attached to the jaw end of the drawbar.

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The cross catch bars adjust themselves to the direction of the line of pull in the drawbar.

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A shackle and links hang from the end of the drawbar for attachment to ordinary wagons.

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The cranking of the drawbar allows for the deflection of the buffer springs.

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A chart whereby you can find the tractive power or drawbar pull of any locomotive without making a figure.

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