单词 | pilot locomotive |
释义 | > as lemmaspilot locomotive pilot locomotive n. a separate locomotive preceding a train (esp. one carrying important passengers) to ensure that the line is clear. ΚΠ 1842 Times 29 Jan. 5/5 If..any obstacle arises on the railroad, by which the pilot locomotive is stopped or disordered in its course. 1907 Westm. Gaz. 21 Sept. 12/2 An antique pilot-locomotive slouched out and stopped. 2002 Baltimore Sun (Nexis) 10 Aug. 2 d A pilot locomotive slowly chugged ahead of the presidential special, forcing people off the tracks. < as lemmas |
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