cowcatcher
A plough-shaped device affixed to the front of a locomotive, usually wedge or V-shaped…A plough-shaped device affixed to the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle), usually wedge or V-shaped so as to push or deflect objects on the tracks out of the way, to clear out the train's path and prevent the risk of derailment or major damage to it.
Meaning
2 sensesA plough-shaped device affixed to the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle), usually wedge or V-shaped so as to push or deflect objects on the tracks out of the way, to clear out the train's path and prevent the risk of derailment or major damage to it.
Kuhfänger, Schienenräumer
скотоотбрасывательskotootbrasyvatelʹ, путеочистительputeočistitelʹ
An advertisement at the start of a program.
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Translations
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Origin
From cow + catcher.From cow + catcher.
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