what are bogies

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Bogies can refer to two different things: a chassis or framework that carries a wheelset, attached to a vehicle—a modular subassembly of wheels and axles, or the term bogey can also refer to a golf term, which is an average golfers score used as a standard for a particular hole or course.

In the context of transportation, bogies take various forms in various modes of transport. For example, in the UK, a bogie is a structure underneath a railway vehicle (wagon, coach or locomotive) to which axles (and, hence, wheels) are attached through bearings. In Indian English, bogie may also refer to an entire railway carriage. In South Africa, the term bogie is often alternatively used to refer to a freight or goods wagon (shortened from bogie wagon). In trucking, a bogie is the subassembly of axles and wheels that supports a semi-trailer, whether permanently attached to the frame (as on a single trailer) or making up the ... .

On the other hand, boogers are made of mucus that has collected particles of dust, pollen, bacteria, and other substances and drained into your nose, where they mix with the mucus. They can come in different colors, and their color can indicate different things about your health. For example, if your boogers are pink, red, or brown, it might mean the inside of your nose is bleeding. If your boogers have a green or yellow tinge, it might be a sign that your body is fighting back against an infection. Whatever color they are, your boogers are a sign that your nose is working to protect you.