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Definition of Telltales
1. telltale [n] - See also: telltale
Lexicographical Neighbors of Telltales
Literary usage of Telltales
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Maintenance of Way and Structures by William Clyde Willard (1915)
"telltales or "ticklers" are used to warn trainmen standing on a car-roof of the
... telltales. 6 ft. The spacing of the pendants is from 3 to 6 in., ..."
2. Annual Report of the Director, Bureau of Locomotive Inspection (1913)
"Flexible bolts leaking ' telltales closed ' telltales stopped up ' Stay bolts
not drilled Crown sheet leaking Other sheets leaking... Fire-box sheets bulged ..."
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