end stopper
/ɛnd ˈstɒpər/ · end.stop.per
noun
- A device or mechanism used to prevent the end of a railway carriage or wagon from moving, typically consisting of a metal or wooden block attached to the end of the carriage. The end stopper on the old carriage had to be replaced before it could be used again.
- A device or mechanism used to prevent the end of a mechanical or industrial component from moving, such as a conveyor belt or a machine part. The end stopper on the conveyor belt was adjusted to prevent it from jamming.
Did you know? The term 'end stopper' is still used in the railway industry today, although it has largely been replaced by more modern terminology and technologies.