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Norwegian coupling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A manually operated coupling at each end of some narrow-gauge railway rolling stock, consisting of a central buffer incorporating a hook that drops into a slot in the opposing central buffer.

Word forms

Norwegian coupling Norwegian couplings

Etymology

Due to it being developed in Norway c. 1870.

Synonyms

chopper coupling claw hammer coupling
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