wheeled forecarriage
- noun
- Archaic
:
carro delantero con ruedas
- The farmer repaired the wheeled forecarriage to ensure the plow moved smoothly over the soil.
Examples
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This model of plow includes a sturdy wheeled forecarriage for better maneuverability on uneven ground.
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Mud and debris often get stuck in the wheeled forecarriage during early spring planting.
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The wheeled forecarriage is essential for modern plows.
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Did you see the new wheeled forecarriage at the farm show?
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The farmer repaired the wheeled forecarriage to ensure the plow moved smoothly over the soil.
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This model of plow includes a sturdy wheeled forecarriage for better maneuverability on uneven ground.
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Mud and debris often get stuck in the wheeled forecarriage during early spring planting.
Synonyms
A small set of wheels under the front of a plow that holds and guides it
Small wheels under the front of a plow that support and guide it
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'wheeled' means 'with wheels' and simply modifies 'forecarriage' (a small carriage supporting a plow), so the phrase denotes a forecarriage that has wheels and supports/guides the plow. This straightforward modifier + noun pattern is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.
Etymology
Wheeled forecarriage comes from farming: wheeled means it has wheels and forecarriage means a small cart under the front of a plow. This small cart supported and guided the plow, so the phrase means 'a small wheeled carriage attached under the front end of a plow beam'.
