rail anchor
noun
Definition of rail anchor
: a device to help maintain the proper line and gage of track by resisting the longitudinal movement of rails under traffic and maintaining proper expansion allowance at joint gaps for temperature changes
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Origin and Etymology of rail anchor
2rail
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