rail clip

noun

1
: a metal plate projecting over the base of a rail for bolting the rail to its support
2
: an anchor for fastening the rear of a derrick car or a crane to the rails of a track to keep the crane from tipping while lifting a heavy load
3
: a metal support bolted or clamped to a rail for carrying a detector bar

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“Rail clip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rail%20clip. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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