travis
[trˈævɪs] /trˈævɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /tɹˈavɪs/ (bre, ipa)
travis — noun
1. a structural barrier used to separate individual animal pens or standing areas w
a structural barrier used to separate individual animal pens or standing areas within a stable or barn
The carpenter installed a wooden travis to keep the horses separated in their stalls.
collocation: installed + travis to separate [animals]
Each stable travis was reinforced with iron bolts to withstand the pressure of heavy animals.
collocation: reinforced with [material] + travis
Before cleaning the barn, the workers checked that every travis was securely fastened in place.
The old travis between the cow pens needed replacing after years of use.
- partition
A general, non-specialized term for any dividing wall.
- stall divider
More descriptive and commonly used in modern equestrian settings.
文法句型
noun
用法筆記
This term is specific to historical or agricultural contexts regarding stables; modern facilities often use more general terms like 'partition' or 'divider'.
常見錯誤
Confusing 'travis' with the more common 'traversal'.
Using 'travis' in non-agricultural contexts.