"Mahovos" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Russian? Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ru|-}} Russian Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Mahovos
  1. (engineering, archaic) A device for saving power in stopping and starting a railroad car, by means of a heavy flywheel. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Engineering
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