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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(rail transport, British) An incorrectly made shunting operation, possibly causing a mishap..
Consequently, the coupler must be designed so that no undue damage is caused should a mis-shunt take place.
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Mis-shunt means (rail transport, British) An incorrectly made shunting operation, possibly causing a mishap..
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Consequently, the coupler must be designed so that no undue damage is caused should a mis-shunt take place.
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