Norwegian coupling

English

Etymology

It was developed in Norway about 1870.

Noun

Norwegian coupling (plural Norwegian couplings)

  1. (rail transport) A manually operated coupling at each end of some narrow-gauge railway rolling stock, consisting of a central buffer incorporating a hook that drops into a slot in the opposing central buffer.
    Synonyms: chopper coupling, claw hammer coupling
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