tightlock en · NOUN
Etymology
From tight + lock.
Meanings
- (attributive, often) A form of Janney coupler, typically used on North American mainline passenger rail cars, having mechanical features that reduce slack in normal operation and prevent telescoping in derailments, yet remain compatible with other Janney types.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tightlocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |