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rail spike

noun

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  1. A type of large nail with an offset head used to fasten a rail or base plate to a wooden…

    A type of large nail with an offset head used to fasten a rail or base plate to a wooden railroad tie/sleeper.

    • The company use on the outside of both rails, on all sharp curves, a cast iron brace nearly the same height as the rail, and secured to tie with three rail spikes.

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