Associations to the word «Fishplate»

Wiktionary

FISHPLATE, noun. (rail transport) A metal bar that is bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a track.

Dictionary definition

FISHPLATE, noun. Metal plate bolted along sides of two rails or beams.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle