Definitions for "Swingletree"
A whiffletree, or whippletree. See Singletree.
a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling
A horizontal draught bar to which the traces of a draught horse might be attached. Usually linked to a loop on the splinterbar (q.v.).
A later and sturdier form of towing stretcher.