Clevis
Pronunciation : Clev"is
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Cleave to adhere, Clavel.]
Definition : Defn: A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.; -- called also clavel, clevy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913