"underfriction" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underfriction.wav
Etymology: From under- + friction. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|under|friction}} under- + friction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} underfriction (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly attributive) A system for preventing a rollercoaster train from jumping off the track while in violent motion, using additional wheels under the track. Wikipedia link: underfriction Tags: attributive, uncountable
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