railroad trucks

A form of railroad truck — A chassis or framework-like structure underneath a railroad car to which wheel axles (and, hence, wheels) are attached through bearings. (Not to be confused with railway truck or railtruck, which are British English synonyms of railroad car)

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of railroad truck
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