Outspan (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the yoke or harness from; "outspan the draft animals".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The team of oxen was outspanned for the night to give them a well-deserved rest.
- After a long day's journey, the travelers decided to outspan the horses by the nearby lake.
- It was time to outspan the mules, so they could graze on the lush green grass.
- As soon as they reached the campsite, the farmers outspanned the donkeys to allow them to roam freely.
- Upon arriving at the farm, the driver outspanned the horses and led them to their stables for feeding.