1. mechanical coupling devices used to connect railroad cars or other vehicles
Usage: railroad terminology
2. sliding controls on electronic organs that adjust the volume of different sound frequencies
Usage: music technology

Examples

• The train engineer checked that all drawbars were properly connected before departure.
• A broken drawbar caused the freight cars to separate on the steep grade.
• The organist adjusted the drawbars to create a richer, fuller sound.
• Each drawbar on the Hammond organ controls a different harmonic frequency.
• Railroad maintenance crews regularly inspect drawbars for wear and damage.
• The musician pulled out several drawbars to achieve the desired tone.
• Heavy-duty drawbars are essential for pulling multiple freight cars safely.