catch points

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A set of points provided to derail rail vehicles out of control on a steep gradient. UK
    — Many freights were not fully braked, and catch points were provided on steep gradients to derail runaway wagons. The points cost money to maintain and were a hassle when wrong-line working was needed. With the Settle-Carlisle Line available as an alternative, all catch points were removed over Shap, which meant only fully braked trains could traverse the route.

词形变化

catch points plural catchpoints alternative
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