shoebeam

the shoebeam (red) on a w:British Rail Class 313British Rail Class 313

Meaning

Noun

  • A beam of non-conductive material (usually fibreglass or wood), attached to a train bogey that supports the pickup shoe.

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Broader meaning words

Origin

  • shoe + beam

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