strap rail

noun

A flat railroad laid containing a metal strap, and placed upon a wooden rail.

Meanings

nounstrap rail (plural strap rails)

plural strap rails

  1. rail transportA flat railroad laid containing a metal strap, and placed upon a wooden rail.
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