Meaning Of The Word Sprag

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What's The Definition Of Sprag?

sprag in American English
a roof prop used in a coal mine

sprag in American English 1
intransitive verb: to slow a vehicle by means of a sprag or, sometimes, by bracing the feet against the ground
noun: 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
transitive verb: to prop, support, or immobilize (a vehicle) by means of a sprag

sprag in American English 2
noun: a young cod

sprag in British English
noun: a chock or steel bar used to prevent a vehicle from running backwards on an incline

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