pin bullockn.

Brit.

/ˈpɪn ˌbʊlək/, U.S.

/ˈpɪn ˌbʊlək/, Australian English

/ˈpɪn ˌbʊlək/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pin n.³, bullock n.

Etymology: < pin n.³ + bullock n., after pin-horse n.

Australian.

In a team of draught bullocks: either of the pair of bullocks nearest to the vehicle to which the team is harnessed. Cf. pin n.³, pin-horse n.

ΚΠ

1898 Bulletin (Sydney) 13 Aug. 3/2 From pin-bullocks to the leaders, every beast was wearied out.

1936 I. L. Idriess Cattle King viii. 68 They call the two polers the pin bullocks, because they swing the turntable of the wagon!

1980 O. Ruhen Bullock Teams 172 Pin-bullocks were often referred to as ‘the clampers’.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pin bullock
释义	pin bullockn. Brit. /ˈpɪn ˌbʊlək/, U.S. /ˈpɪn ˌbʊlək/, Australian English /ˈpɪn ˌbʊlək/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pin n.³, bullock n. Etymology: < pin n.³ + bullock n., after pin-horse n. Australian. In a team of draught bullocks: either of the pair of bullocks nearest to the vehicle to which the team is harnessed. Cf. pin n.³, pin-horse n. ΚΠ 1898 Bulletin (Sydney) 13 Aug. 3/2 From pin-bullocks to the leaders, every beast was wearied out. 1936 I. L. Idriess Cattle King viii. 68 They call the two polers the pin bullocks, because they swing the turntable of the wagon! 1980 O. Ruhen Bullock Teams 172 Pin-bullocks were often referred to as ‘the clampers’. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1898
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