Definitions
- Referring to a wooden or metal bar used to connect two draft animals to a plow or wagon. - Talking about a device used to distribute weight evenly between two or more horses or oxen. - Describing a tool used in logging to drag felled trees from the forest.
- Referring to a wooden or metal bar used to connect two draft animals to a plow or wagon. - Talking about a device used to distribute weight evenly between two or more horses or oxen. - Describing a tool used in logging to drag felled trees from the forest.
List of Similarities
- 1Both whiffletree and evener are used to connect two draft animals to a plow or wagon.
- 2Both whiffletree and evener are devices used to distribute weight evenly between two or more horses or oxen.
- 3Both whiffletree and evener are tools used in logging to drag felled trees from the forest.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Whiffletree is more commonly used in North America, while evener is more commonly used in the UK and other parts of Europe.
- 2Shape: Whiffletree is typically a wooden or metal bar with a triangular shape, while evener is usually a wooden or metal bar with a rectangular shape.
- 3Function: Whiffletree is primarily used to prevent the tongue of a wagon or plow from rising too high, while evener is primarily used to distribute weight evenly between two or more draft animals.
- 4Connotation: Whiffletree has a more rustic and old-fashioned connotation, while evener is more neutral and modern-sounding.
Remember this!
Whiffletree and evener are synonyms that refer to devices used to connect two draft animals to a plow or wagon and distribute weight evenly between them. While they share many similarities, such as their function and use in logging, there are also some differences, such as their shape, etymology, and primary function.
