pivotless

English

Etymology

pivot +‎ -less

Adjective

pivotless (not comparable)

  1. Without a pivot.
    • 1959 March, “Talking of Trains: New N.B. Loco. 2,000 h.p. units”, in Trains Illustrated, page 118:
      We understand that several features of the Swindon-built 2,200 h.p. units, including stressed skin construction and pivotless bogies, will be incorporated in the new N.B.L. locomotives, as well as a number of modifications dictated by experience in service with both types.
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