fishplate

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rail transport) A metal bar that is bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a track.

Etymology

Compound from English fish (get hold of an object) + English plate (slang for vinyl record).

Origin

English

plate

Gloss

slang for vinyl record

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