"Jacobs bogie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jacobs bogies [plural]
Etymology: Named after Wilhelm Jakobs. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jacobs bogie (plural Jacobs bogies)
  1. (rail transport) A design of bogie used for articulated passenger trains and trams, where the ends of two cars are mounted on the same bogie. Wikipedia link: Wilhelm Jakobs Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-Jacobs_bogie-en-noun-hKzVF0e0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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