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1. (Railroading) A contrivance for throwing the track temporarily to one side for convenience in filling washouts or effecting other repairs. [Cant, U. S.] 2. (Print.) In some cylinder presses, a device with long fingers…

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  1. 1. (Railroading) A contrivance for throwing the track temporarily to one side for convenience in filling washouts or effecting other repairs. [Cant, U. S.] 2. (Print.) In some cylinder presses, a device with long fingers for freeing the sheet from the cylinder.