Bogie

usgb/ˈbəʊɡi/
noun

A framework holding wheels, used under a vehicle like a train or cart.

The bogie was replaced on the train after it was found to be faulty.
Visual representation of "bogie" - A framework holding wheels, used under a vehicle like a train or cart.

Often appears as...

  • train bogie
  • bogie wheel
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Railroad Context

Commonly used in railroad language to talk about the structure that supports train wheels.

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After the derailment, every bogie had to be inspected for safety.
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Vehicle Stability

Refers to the part that helps keep a train or cart steady when moving.

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The bogie absorbs shocks and maintains balance on uneven tracks.
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Technical Term

A technical term; non-experts rarely use it outside specific contexts like train transport.

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The engineer explained the bogie's mechanism to the trainees.
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