dragbox means A substantial, often cast metal, part of a locomotive to which the coupling mechanism is attached to allow the locomotive to pull a train. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.
Etymology
From drag + box.
noun
- A substantial, often cast metal, part of a locomotive to which the coupling mechanism is attached to allow the locomotive to pull a train.“Under British Railways management, a large number of fabricated dragboxes for Class 9 2-10-0s were made at Eastleigh, for use in other Regions' works.”