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Meaning of Gibson ring | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A retaining ring used to fit a steel tire/tyre to the wheel of rolling stock.

Examples

“The tyres of the five pairs of coupled wheels are secured to the cast-steel centres by Gibson rings.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Gibson's paradox Gibsonburg Gibsons gibstaff gibus GIC

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