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A whippletree, or whiffletree, [1] [2] is a mechanism to distribute force evenly through linkages. It is also referred to as an equalizer , leader bar , or double tree . It consists of a bar pivoted at or near the centre, with force applied from one direction to the pivot and from the other direction to the tips.
The old gray mare, she kicked on the whiffletree, Many long years ago. Many long years ago, many long years ago, The old gray mare, she kicked on the whiffletree, Many long years ago. (Note that "mule" is sometimes substituted for "mare".) (A whiffletree is a force-distributing mechanism in
Whippletree (also as Whipple-tree and similar variations) may refer to: . Whippletree, a very old plant name for species of dogwood (see: Cornus) Whippletree (mechanism), a pivot mechanism used to distribute force evenly, used for draught animals and in windscreen (windshield) wipers
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He began showing up in Pyne's "dock," where audience members could get up and debate him. Mr. Whiffletree, whom I recall looking like Gavin MacLeod on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, was a Liberal and a good arguer, and he put Pyne in his place a few times, playing Joseph Welch to the host's Joe McCarthy-like rants.