wheeltapping

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Synonyms: heeltapping

Antonyms: heeltapping

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK|rail|historical}} The work of a [[wheeltapper]], tapping a train's [[wheel]]s with a [[hammer]] to detect [[crack]]s.

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