shoebeam

See also: shoe beam

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Etymology

From shoe +‎ beam.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈʃuː.ɡɪə(ɹ)/

Noun

shoebeam (plural shoebeams)

  1. (rail transport) A beam of non-conductive material (usually fibreglass or wood), attached to a train bogey that supports the pickup shoe.

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