"Gibson ring" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Gibson rings [plural]
Etymology: After its inventor, J. Gibson of the British Great Western Railway. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gibson ring (plural Gibson rings)
  1. (rail transport) A retaining ring used to fit a steel tire to the wheel of rolling stock. Categories (topical): Rail transportation

Inflected forms

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