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noun
1.
a pole or bar hinged to the rear axle of a cart or the like in such a way that it can brace the vehicle against a road to prevent it from rolling downhill.
2.
Mining. a short timber for propping up loose walls or spacing two sets.
verb (used with object)
3.
to prop, support, or immobilize (a vehicle) by means of a sprag.
verb (used without object)
4.
to slow a vehicle by means of a sprag or, sometimes, by bracing the feet against the ground.
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sprag (spræɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a chock or steel bar used to prevent a vehicle from running backwards on an incline |
| 2. | a support or post used in mining |
| 3. | (NZ) mining a steel bar inserted into the wheels of a box to act as a brake |
| [C19: of uncertain origin] | |
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