mis-shunt en · NOUN
Etymology
From mis- + shunt.
Meanings
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(UK) An incorrectly made shunting operation, possibly causing a mishap.
Consequently, the coupler must be designed so that no undue damage is caused should a mis-shunt take place.
1962 February, G. Richard Parkes, “Automatic couplers in Britain and Europe”, in Modern Railways, page 131:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mis-shunts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |