| 单词 | communication cord |
| 释义 | > as lemmascommunication cord communication cord n. originally and chiefly British (originally) a cord running along the length of a train, by pulling on which a guard or passenger could communicate quickly with the driver (now historical); (in later use) a similar cord or chain connected to an emergency brake. ΘΚΠ society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [noun] > railway wagon or carriage > carriage designed to carry passengers > device to communicate with driver or guard communicator1847 communication cord1854 1854 Morning Chron. 6 Jan. 8/1 The prisoner had charge of the communication cords at the Farnham-station... These cords..go under each carriage, so that the guards can instantly communicate with the engine-driver. 1894 J. Pendleton Our Railways II. xxxiii. 200 The communication-cord has been of service in preventing disaster. 1915 F. M. Hueffer Good Soldier iii. iii. 176 She screamed, tore herself away; sprang up and pulled a communication cord. 1991 Guardian (Nexis) 28 Dec. The crowded passenger train..was halted when one of the extremists pulled the communication cord. < as lemmas |
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