Cograil

/koʊˈɡreɪl/ noun

Definition

A rail system or arrangement where two rails share equal weight-bearing or support functions in mechanical operation.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) and 'rail,' a technical term likely created for industrial or engineering purposes in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Early railroad and machinery engineers created many 'co-' words like this when describing paired or synchronized systems, but most disappeared as engineering language became more standardized.

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