Axlebox

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bushing in the hub of a wheel, through which the axle passes.
  2. 2
    The journal box of a rotating axle, especially a railway axle.

    "The bogies, which have been specially designed to enable the vehicles to travel at express speeds have single bolster suspension and roller bearing axleboxes."

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"The bogies, which have been specially designed to enable the vehicles to travel at express speeds have single bolster suspension and roller bearing axleboxes."

Etymology

Compound of axle + box.

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