mis-shunt

noun

mis-shunt

noun

Etymology From mis- + shunt.

1

Rail transport, Railways, Transport UK An incorrectly made shunting operation, possibly causing a mishap.

Consequently, the coupler must be designed so that no undue damage is caused should a mis-shunt take place.1962 February, G. Richard Parkes, “Automatic couplers in Britain and Europe”, in Modern Railways, page 131:

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