shoebeam

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English[edit]

the shoebeam (red) on a British Rail Class 313

Alternative forms[edit]

shoe beam

Etymology[edit]

shoe +‎ beam

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈʃuː.ɡɪə(ɹ)/

Noun[edit]

shoebeam (plural shoebeams)

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

Hypernyms[edit]

shoegear

Coordinate terms[edit]

shoe / pickup shoe

Anagrams[edit]

home base

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