01 n. A contrivance for throwing the track temporarily to one side for convenience in filling washouts or effecting other repairs.
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A contrivance for throwing the track temporarily to one side for convenience in filling washouts or effecting other repairs.(Railroading) [Cant, U. S.]
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In some cylinder presses, a device with long fingers for freeing the sheet from the cylinder.(Print.)