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tank engine

noun

Meaning

  1. A type of steam locomotive which carries its own fuel and water in the same unit, and so does not pull a tender

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tank locomotive(English)tender engine(English)steamer(English)steam locomotive(English)steam engine(English)steam train(English)leading truck(English)engine(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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