Definition of "doubletree" []

• A crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached for harnessing two animals abreast. (noun)

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• "A comfortable option is the DoubleTree Biltmore Hotel (115 Hendersonville Rd.; 828-274-1800; biltmorefarmshotels. com/doubletree; rooms from around $150 a night)."
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• "The faithful, mature, reliable draft horse or ox stands still under one side of the doubletree or yoke, while the new, impulsive, willful partner is harnessed."