noun
trace
A harness strap connecting a pulling animal to a vehicle.
A leather trace connects the horse's harness to the wagon.
Etymology
The source concerns pulling. The harness trace is the strap through which the animal's pulling force reaches the vehicle.
More examples
- Check both traces for wear before hitching the horse.
- She fastens the loose trace before driving the cart.
- The mule leans forward, pulling the traces tight.
Forms
trace · traces
Similar words
- strap
- A broader term, not specifically a connection for pulling.