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Record 1 2001-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
DEF

A structure erected to form artificial eddies on the windward side of a cut far enough to cause snow to deposit between fence and cut. A portable or permanent wood fence, a hedge, or stone fence is usually employed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
DEF

Panneau de bois ou de maçonnerie destiné à éviter les amas de neige entraînée par le vent, le long et sur une voie ferrée.

Spanish

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