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Clevis

Clevis Meaning & Definition
Clevis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Clevis?

[n] a coupling to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.

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See Also | coupler | coupling

Clevis In Webster's Dictionary

\Clev"is\, n. [Cf. {Cleave} to adhere, {Clavel}.] A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.; -- called also {clavel}, {clevy}.

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