"dragbox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dragboxes [plural]
Etymology: From drag + box. Etymology templates: {{af|en|drag|box}} drag + box Head templates: {{en-noun}} dragbox (plural dragboxes)
  1. (rail transport) A substantial, often cast metal, part of a locomotive to which the coupling mechanism is attached to allow the locomotive to pull a train. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: drag box
    Sense id: en-dragbox-en-noun-zT247Zk- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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