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A spike (also known as a railroad spike, railway spike, cut spike, or crampon) is a large nail used for securing or fastening rails to the ties

Railroad-spike

A typical North American railroad spike.

(sleepers) and rails of a rail line. They are typically made of various metallic materials (such as iron or carbon steel) and are used essentially as nails during assembly or construction.

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