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a train of freight cars.[1835-45]
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freight train
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Freight train — or goods train is a series of freight cars hauled by a locomotive on a railway, ultimately transporting cargo between two points as part of the logistics chain. Trains may haul bulk, containers or specialized cars. Under the right circumstances,… … Wikipedia
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freight train — ☆ freight train n. a railroad train made up of freight cars … English World dictionary
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freight train — n a train that carries goods … Dictionary of contemporary English
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freight train — noun a railroad train consisting of freight cars • Syn: ↑rattler • Hypernyms: ↑train, ↑railroad train • Hyponyms: ↑freight liner, ↑liner train • … Useful english dictionary
freight train — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms freight train : singular freight train plural freight trains a train that carries goods … English dictionary
