Pivotless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a pivot. not-comparable

    "We understand that several features of the Swindon-built 2,200 h.p. units, including stressed skin construction and pivotless bogies, will be incorporated in the new N.B.L. locomotives, as well as a number of modifications dictated by experience in service with both types."

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"We understand that several features of the Swindon-built 2,200 h.p. units, including stressed skin construction and pivotless bogies, will be incorporated in the new N.B.L. locomotives, as well as a number of modifications dictated by experience in service with both types."

Etymology

From pivot + -less.

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