dogspike

See also: dog spike

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From dog +‎ spike.

Noun

dogspike (plural dogspikes)

  1. (rail transport) A spike with a slightly altered head shape for easier extraction when the spike has become too loose in the sleeper.

References

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