2. To prop or sustain with a sprag. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
spragging — spræg n. piece of wood or other object wedged under a wheel or between the spokes of a wheel to prevent a vehicle from moving; prop which supports the roof of a mine; young salmon v. prevent a vehicle from rolling through the use of a wedge or… … English contemporary dictionary
Sprag — Sprag, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spragged} (spr[a^]gd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Spragging} ( g[i^]ng).] 1. To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep grade, by putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel. R. S. Poole. [1913 Webster] 2. To prop or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spragged — Sprag Sprag, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spragged} (spr[a^]gd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Spragging} ( g[i^]ng).] 1. To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep grade, by putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel. R. S. Poole. [1913 Webster] 2. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Crich — Coordinates: 53°05′02″N 1°28′44″W / 53.084°N 1.479°W / 53.084; 1.479 … Wikipedia
Peak Forest Tramway — Location map Derbyshire lat=53.317086 long= 1.925688 width=180 float=right caption= Peak Forest Tramway shown within Derbyshire (gbmapping|SK049800)The Peak Forest Tramway was originally planned to be about four miles (6 km) long from Chapel… … Wikipedia
Balderton — For the village of the same name in Cheshire, see Balderton, Cheshire Coordinates: 53°03′18″N 0°46′22″W / 53.05487°N 0.7727°W / … Wikipedia
Headboard (furniture) — A headboard may also be utilized to provide a wide variety of other functions, such as providing simple storage, various sexual conveniences, or incorporation into the critical care functions of a hospital bed.It may often, but not always, be… … Wikipedia
sprag — sprag1 /sprag/, n., v., spragged, spragging. n. 1. a pole or bar hinged to the rear axle of a cart or the like in such a way that it can brace the vehicle against a road to prevent it from rolling downhill. 2. Mining. a short timber for propping… … Universalium
sprag — (n.) prop in a mine, 1841, of unknown origin. Transferred by 1878 to wood blocks, etc., used to brake motor vehicles. As a verb, from 1841. Related: Spragged; spragging … Etymology dictionary
sprag — I. /spræg/ (say sprag) noun 1. a chock or pointed steel bar hinged to the rear axle of a vehicle and let down to arrest backward movement on gradients; dogstick. 2. Mining a short, round piece of hard wood, sharpened at both ends, inserted… …
