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sleeper 1. a railway sleeping car or compartment 2. Brit one of the blocks supporting the rails on a railway track 3. a wrestling hold in which a wrestler presses the sides of his opponent's neck, causing him to pass out 4. any gobioid fish of the family Eleotridae, of brackish or fresh tropical waters, resembling the gobies but lacking a ventral sucker 5. a spy planted in advance for future use, but not currently active sleeper [′slēp·ər] (civil engineering) A timber, steel, or precast concrete beam placed under rails to hold them at the correct gage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition to its lodging brands, Accor owns 50% or more interest in several other companies and brands including Carlson Wagonlit Travel, which gives Accor the most global reach; Europcar, Europe's leading car rental company; Accor Corporate Services; and other travel and tourism service companies including Accor Casinos, Compagnie des Wagon-lits, Lenotre, Courtepaille and Accor Tour. |
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