spragging

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Sprag \Sprag\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spragged} (spr[a^]gd); p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Spragging} (-g[i^]ng).]
   1. To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep grade, by
      putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel. --R. S.
      Poole.
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   2. To prop or sustain with a sprag.
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