outspan
outspan · outspans
The place where one releases oxen from a harnessThe place where one releases oxen from a harness.
Meaning
2 senses(South Africa)The place where one releases oxen from a harness.
An area on a farm kept available for travellers to rest and refresh their animals.
Origin
From out + span. Compare Afrikaans uitspan.From out + span. Compare Afrikaans uitspan.
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