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truck bolster

American  

noun

Railroads.

  1. the upper transverse member of a car truck that holds the truck center plate and receives the car's weight.

Etymology

Origin of truck bolster

First recorded in 1890–95

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Pedestals, wrought-iron forged,     Center transom, steel channel,     Truck bolster, cast steel. wood and iron.

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