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GUIDE-PLATE

\ɡˈa͡ɪdplˈe͡ɪt], \ɡˈa‍ɪdplˈe‍ɪt], \ɡ_ˈaɪ_d_p_l_ˈeɪ_t]\

Definitions of GUIDE-PLATE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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An Iron or steel plate to be attached to a rail for the purpose otguiding to their place on the rail wheels thrown off the track. Pub. St. Mass. 1SS2, p.1291.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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