Yard Donkey (Noun)
Meaning
A winch (or system of winches) powered by an engine and used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or to a skid road.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The yard donkey was used to haul logs up steep slopes in the mountainous terrain.
- Loggers relied on the yard donkey to move timber from the stump to the landing area.
- The engine-powered yard donkey simplified the process of hauling heavy logs through the forest.
- Maintenance of the yard donkey was crucial to ensure it continued to function efficiently.
- A team of operators worked together to maneuver the yard donkey into position near the freshly cut timber.