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Meaning of Jacobs bogie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A design of bogie used for articulated passenger trains and trams, where the ends of two cars are mounted on the same bogie.

Examples

“The use of Jacobs bogies, where one bogie supports the ends of two carriages, reduces the number of axles, cutting wheel and track wear. [...] For example, lightweight construction and Jacobs bogies save weight, and a lighter train uses less power.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

Jacobs River Jacobs syndrome Jacobsen Jacobsen syndrome jacobsite Jacobson