English Explanatory Dictionary

Janney coupler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semi-automatic form of railway coupling allowing cars and locomotives to be securely linked together without rail workers having to get between the vehicles.

Word forms

Janney coupler Janney couplers

Etymology

Patented in 1873 by Eli H. Janney.

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