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jacking point en · NOUN
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A place, usually strengthened or reinforced, provided on the underside of a vehicle so that a jack or hoist can be used to raise it when necessary.
Lifting and jacking points are provided at suitable points on the locomotive; these facilities cater not only for workshop needs but also to facilitate re-railing in case of accidents.
1959 June 14, “Type "4" Diesel Locomotives for the L.M.R.”, in Railway Magazine, page 395:
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