water trough

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rail) a long trough placed between the rails in a railway track, which enabled a steam locomotive to replenish its water supply without stopping by lowering a scoop. They were removed at the end of steam train operation.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English water trouȝ affix from English water + English trough.

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English

trough

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