"Bissell truck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bissell trucks [plural]
Etymology: Invented in 1857 by Levi Bissell. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bissell truck (plural Bissell trucks)
  1. A single-axled bogie that pivots towards the centre of a steam locomotive to enable it to negotiate curves more easily. Wikipedia link: Bissel truck Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: pony truck, Bissel truck
    Sense id: en-Bissell_truck-en-noun-XgFUQ6F0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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