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fishplate

fishplate

1 9.8
A metal plate that joins two rails at their ends
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪʃˌpleɪt/
  • UK
: placa de unión
  • A missing fishplate can compromise the safety of the entire rail track.
  • fishplates and bolts

Examples

  • The engineer inspected the fishplate for any signs of wear.

  • During the maintenance, they replaced the worn-out fishplates that hold the rail ends together.

  • Over time, the bolts on the fishplate may loosen and need tightening.

  • The repair crew installed a new fishplate to secure the broken rail joint.

  • We need to replace the fishplates on the old tracks.

  • The workers installed the new fishplates between the tracks to ensure a secure connection.

  • The construction team used strong fishplates to join the beams effectively and safely.

Surface Forms

fishplate singular
fishplates plural

Etymology

Fishplate comes from the old use of fish for a small part that strengthens a joint, not the 'fish' animal, and plate means a flat metal piece. So, a fishplate is a metal plate used to join and strengthen the ends of two rails.