"axle-hung" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} axle-hung (not comparable)
  1. (mechanical engineering) Of a traction motor, mounted on the axle it drives. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Mechanical engineering

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