fishplate (Meaning)
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fishplate (n)
metal plate bolted along sides of two rails or beams
Synonyms & Antonyms of fishplate
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fishplate Sentence Examples
- The fishplate is a steel plate used to join the ends of two rails together.
- Fishplates are typically installed in pairs, with one plate on each side of the rail.
- The fishplates are secured to the rails using fishbolts.
- Fishplates help to distribute the load of the train evenly over the rails.
- They also help to prevent the rails from spreading apart.
- Fishplates are an important part of railway track maintenance.
- They are regularly inspected for cracks or other damage.
- Fishplates that are damaged must be replaced immediately.
- The use of fishplates has helped to make railway travel safer and more reliable.
- Fishplates are also used in the construction of other types of track, such as tramways and crane runways.
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metal plate bolted along sides of two rails or beams
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The fishplate is a steel plate used to join the ends of two rails together.
Fishplates are typically installed in pairs, with one plate on each side of the rail.
The fishplates are secured to the rails using fishbolts.
Fishplates help to distribute the load of the train evenly over the rails.
