collector shoe en · NOUN
Meanings
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A current collector on an electric train or locomotive which is in contact with the live rail.
The collector shoes are automatically retracted when the electric handle is moved from "service off" to "lock off".
1962 June, “The design of the S.R. electro-diesels”, in Modern Railways, page 393:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| collector shoes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |