stub axle en · NOUN
Meanings
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An axle supporting only one wheel of a pair on opposite sides of a vehicle.
The axles of the Talgo section are U-shaped and the ends form stub-axles on which the wheels revolve freely and independently.
1962 September, P. Ransome-Wallis, “The Talgo trains of Spain”, in Modern Railways, page 177:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stub axles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |