German

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Etymology

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From Schwelle (railroad tie) +‎ -n- +‎ Pflug (plow).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃvɛlənˈpfluːk/
  • Hyphenation: Schwel‧len‧pflug
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Noun

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Schwellenpflug m (strong, genitive Schwellenpfluges or Schwellenpflugs, plural Schwellenpflüge)

  1. (rail transport) railroad plow
    Synonyms: Schienenwolf, Schwellenreißer

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