freight train
A railway train used for the transportation of freightA railway train used for the transportation of freight (goods).
» The freight train was held up about half an hour because of a dense fog.
Meaning
2 sensesA railway train used for the transportation of freight (goods).
a railroad train consisting of freight cars
(broadly)A large, unstoppable force; a juggernaut.
Examples
12 sentencesThe freight train was held up about half an hour because of a dense fog.
Tom likes to ride freight trains.
ruТом любит кататься на товарных поездах. — odexed
That isn't a passenger train; it's a freight train.
ruЭто не пассажирский поезд, а товарный. — marafon
Algeria wants to increase the amount of freight transported by train.
It sounded like a freight train was running through the neighborhood.
Forms
plural: freight trains| Singular | freight train |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a railroad train consisting of freight cars:rattler