mis-shunt

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ shunt.

Noun

mis-shunt (plural mis-shunts)

1. (rail transport, British) An incorrectly made shunting operation, possibly causing a mishap.
   • 1962 February, G. Richard Parkes, “Automatic couplers in Britain and Europe”, in Modern Railways, page 131:

     Consequently, the coupler must be designed so that no undue damage is caused should a mis-shunt take place.