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Gedge hook
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English
Etymology
Apparently named after a Mr. Gedge; the full name is not known. Often written as "gedge hook".
Noun
en rail dated A type of hook used in coupling railway vehicles together.
en 1957 August New Multiple-Unit Stock for Hastings and Watford Services Railway Magazine 536 Coupling between coaches is by gedge hook and screw coupling.