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Janney coupler
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English
Etymology
Patented in 1873 by Eli H. Janney.
Noun
A semi-automatic form of railway coupling allowing cars and locomotives to be securely linked together without rail workers having to get between the vehicles.
Translations
Chinese:
Mandarin: cmn 詹尼車鉤
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