Gedge hook

noun

noun

Etymology Apparently named after a Mr. Gedge; the full name is not known. Often written as "gedge hook".

Rail transport, Railways, Transport Dated A type of hook used in coupling railway vehicles together.

Coupling between coaches is by gedge hook and screw coupling.1957 August 23, “New Multiple-Unit Stock for Hastings and Watford Services”, in Railway Magazine, page 536:

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