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Cog Railway

A cog railway, also known as a rack railway, is a type of railway that uses a toothed rack rail in addition to the conventional rails. This design allows trains to climb steep slopes by engaging a gear mechanism with the rack, ensuring safety and stability.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
   • A mountain railway equipped with a cog wheel engaging with a toothed rack rail.
   • A train that operates on a cog railway system.
2. Related Verb:
   • cog-rail: to transport or travel on a cog railway.

Examples:

1. The Mount Washington Cog Railway is famous for its scenic ascent to the summit.

2. We took a thrilling ride on the Swiss cog railway to reach the picturesque alpine village.

3. The cog-rail train chugged along, slowly making its way up the steep incline.

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