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Bridging Box
An open-topped iron box to contain and locate the FOOTBRASS of a vertical shaft. Usually has 3 or 4 BRIDGING SCREWS to locate and secure the footbrass to correctly align the shaft. Commonly fitted to BRIDGE TREES to carry the STONE SPINDLE. May also be fitted below the UPRIGHT SHAFT or other vertical shafts.
Alternative terms
| Term | Language | Region |
| Bredgrass | English | |
| corps m de la crapaudine | French | |
| spoorpot, kroon | Dutch | |
| Stellkasten m | German | |
| Tram Pot | English |
See syntax and abbreviations used in the TIMS Dictionary definitions.
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