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Draisine
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a small vehicle that is manually operated and used on railway tracks for maintenance or inspection purposes
Example
The workers used a draisine to inspect the tracks for any signs of damage or wear.
A draisine allows maintenance crews to travel along the tracks quickly and safely.
She observed the mechanics adjusting the draisine before its next journey along the railway line.
The draisine was stored in a shed near the station when not in use.
He learned how to operate the draisine efficiently to ensure the railway maintenance was completed on time.