Elk wiki:
k may mean: Quarter-ton/tonne and larger deer:Elk in its European sense, i.e. Moose (Alces alces)Elk in its North American sense, i.e., Wapiti, related to European Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)Elk in its old British & Irish sense, i.e. Whooper SwanEÅk, Poland, townElk, CA, townElk, member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks fraternal organization"ELK" is also an acronym for a shaft with which a mobile pallet (Dolly) can be steered. This acronym is deduced from the German language and stands for "one-point handle joint" (Einpunkt-Lenk-Kupplung). Other names also are: ELK-System or ELK-Connection.
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