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smokeplates

smokeplates is the plural of smokeplate.

Meaning of smokeplate

Noun

smokeplate (plural smokeplates)

  1. (obsolete) A plate fitted to the underside of a footbridge deck to deflect the smoke from a steam locomotive passing underneath.
    • An unusual mishap on the Deeside line is described by Mr. C. J. Bowller. He writes that as the Class "B12" 4-6-0 No.1552 was entering Banchory Station on August 27, one of the smokeplates of the footbridge became detached, and struck the boiler of the engine, damaging the safety valves, and the...1951 October, “Notes and News: Locomotive Notes: Scottish Region”, in Railway Magazine, page 715

Questions about smokeplates

What is smokeplates the plural of?
Smokeplates is the plural of smokeplate.

Words near smokeplates in the dictionary

  1. smokeout
  2. smokeouts
  3. smokepipe
  4. smokepipes
  5. smokeplate
  6. smokeplates
  7. smokepot
  8. smokepots
  9. smokeproof
  10. smoker
  11. smoker's bow

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