Hitchrack (Noun)
Meaning
A fixed horizontal rail to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rancher installed a hitchrack outside the barn where he could tie up his horses while he worked.
- A sturdy hitchrack was placed in the town square for travelers to secure their horses while shopping.
- The hitchrack creaked in the wind as the horse pulled against its reins.
- We placed the hitchrack near the water trough so the horses could drink without straying.
- The old hitchrack had seen years of use, with many horses tied to it during county fairs and livestock shows.