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drawbar
[ draw-bahr ]
noun
- 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
- a strong metal bar on a tractor, locomotive, etc, bearing a hook or link and pin to attach a trailer, wagon, etc
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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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