"Norwegian coupling" meaning in All languages combined

See Norwegian coupling on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Norwegian couplings [plural]
Etymology: It was developed in Norway about 1870. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Norwegian coupling (plural Norwegian couplings)
  1. (rail transport) 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. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: chopper coupling, claw hammer coupling
    Sense id: en-Norwegian_coupling-en-noun-s0jb~0dJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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