a heavy naillike fastener, 3 to 12 inches long and proportionately thicker than a common nail, used for fastening together railroad track. —Random HouseDictionarySecond Edition (5th ACC Glossary Part 1) Final approval 2.12.89
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a heavy naillike fastener, 3 to 12 inches long and proportionately thicker than a common nail, used for fastening together railroad track.