• (n.) In some cylinder presses, a device with long fingers for freeing the sheet from the cylinder. • (n.) A contrivance for throwing the track temporarily to one side for convenience in filling washouts or effecting other repairs.
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Shoe'fly` noun 1. (Railroading) A contrivance for throwing the track temporarily to one side for convenience in filling washouts or effecting other repairs. [ Cant, U. S.]
2. (Print.) In some cylinder presses, a device with long fingers for freeing the sheet from the cylinde...
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