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draw·bar

 (drô′bär′)
n.
1. A bar across the rear of a tractor for hitching machinery.
2. A railroad coupler.
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drawbar

(ˈdrɔːˌbɑː)
n
(Automotive Engineering) 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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draw•bar

(ˈdrɔˌbɑr)

n.
a heavy metal bar attached to the rear of a tractor and used as a hitch for pulling machinery.
[1945–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.drawbar - a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled
bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
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