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Description
A vehicle without wheels that makes
use of the force of animals. It may be
one of two kinds: one is built with the
fork of a tree, with posts fixed transversally;
the other, more elaborate, is
formed by two wooden bars with
planks, and for greater strength, the
bottom is reinforced with iron plates.
Size
The size may vary a great deal,
although generally the minimum
dimensions are 1.30 m long and 70
cm wide.
Approximate weight
4 kg, although this is only a rough
guideline given the variety of forms
and sizes.
Materials of the parts
Wood and iron.
Use
To transport stones and earth.
Ways of using it
Once loaded, it was dragged by animals.