Associations to the word «Cowcatcher» - Word Associations Network

Noun

Headlight
Locomotive
Tramway
Buffer
Cab
Engine
Wheel
Train
Pilot
Railway
Line
End

Adjective

Fitted
Mounted
Pilot
Running

Verb

Replace

Wiktionary

COWCATCHER, noun. (archaic) (rail transport) (principally US) The V-shaped device on the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push objects on the tracks out of the way, to prevent major damage to the train.

Dictionary definition

COWCATCHER, noun. An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.

Wise words

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