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.
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