shoebeam en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃuː.ɡɪə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Etymology
From shoe + beam.
Meanings
- A beam of non-conductive material (usually fibreglass or wood), attached to a train bogey that supports the pickup shoe.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shoebeams | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| shoe beam | alternative | lexicographic |