Gedge hook en · NOUN
Etymology
Apparently named after a Mr. Gedge; the full name is not known. Often written as "gedge hook".
Meanings
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(dated) A type of hook used in coupling railway vehicles together.
Coupling between coaches is by gedge hook and screw coupling.
1957 August 14, “New Multiple-Unit Stock for Hastings and Watford Services”, in Railway Magazine, page 536:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gedge hooks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |