Tightlock
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tightlock is a noun meaning (often attributive) A form of Janney coupler, typically used on North American mainline passenger rail cars, having mechanical features that reduce slack in normal operation and prevent telescoping in derailments, yet remain compatible with other Janney types.
Meaning
(often attributive) A form of Janney coupler, typically used on North American mainline passenger rail cars, having mechanical features that reduce slack in normal operation and prevent telescoping in derailments, yet remain compatible with other Janney types.
Word Forms
- tightlocks
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