smoke deflector
smoke deflector · smoke deflectors
A device fitted to either side or on top of the smokebox of some steam locomotives,…A device fitted to either side or on top of the smokebox of some steam locomotives, the purpose of which was to lift smoke clear of the locomotive at speed, so it wouldn't obscure the driver's vision.
Meaning
1 sensesA device fitted to either side or on top of the smokebox of some steam locomotives, the purpose of which was to lift smoke clear of the locomotive at speed, so it wouldn't obscure the driver's vision.
Forms
plural: smoke deflectors| Singular | smoke deflector |
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