NYT Dictionary

DRAWBAR

/ˈdɹɔ.bɑɹ/
NounDRAW-bardraw-bar · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

An open-mouthed bar at the end of a car, which receives a coupling link and pin by which the car is drawn. It is usually provided with a spring to give elasticity to the connection between the cars of a train.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From draw + bar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dragbardraglinkdrawlink

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020.

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