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

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