Associations to the word «Caboose»

Wiktionary

CABOOSE, noun. (obsolete) (nautical) A small galley or cookhouse on the deck of a small vessel.
CABOOSE, noun. (US) (rail transport) The last car on a freight train, having cooking and sleeping facilities for the crew; a guard’s van.
CABOOSE, noun. (slang) (baby-talk or euphemistic) buttocks
CABOOSE, noun. (slang) (sports) The person or team in last place.

Dictionary definition

CABOOSE, noun. The area for food preparation on a ship.
CABOOSE, noun. A car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train.

Wise words

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