grabpole en · NOUN
Etymology
From grab + pole.
Meanings
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A pole, usually fitted vertically, found on public transport vehicles such as train carriages, buses and trams, for passengers to hold when standing.
Draught screens are fitted at the vestibule and at the service ends. Grabpoles are incorporated in each screen.
1960 March 14, “Restaurant Cars for British Railways”, in Railway Magazine, page 155:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grabpoles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |