rail anchor

English

Noun

rail anchor (plural rail anchors)

  1. (rail transport) A spring steel clip that attaches to the underside of the rail baseplate and bears against the sides of the sleepers to prevent longitudinal movement of the rail.
    Synonym: anti-creeper
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