Railroad spike

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004673",
  "term": "Railroad spike",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A heavy-duty fastener used to secure steel rails to wooden railroad ties, preventing lateral movement and maintaining track gauge. It has a chisel point for driving into the tie and a head that overlaps the rail's base. These spikes are typically made of steel and driven into place with a maul or spike driver.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rail spike"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "rail spike"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schienennagel",
    "es": "clavo de carril",
    "fr": "clou de chemin de fer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/railroad-spike/"
}