an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Used in a Sentence
cowcatcher
How to use cowcatcher in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cowcatcher.
Editorial note
Just add a cowcatcher to the front, right?
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Quick take
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for cowcatcher.
noun
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Example sentences
Just add a cowcatcher to the front, right?
I would think you could have a cowcatcher-type metal wedge hovering ~1mm above the rails to clear most of the mess, and then have a brush for the last 1mm.
Next step from "it's your damn fault for being in the way" is adding the cowcatcher, then: "You on foot, you on the bike, you in the less-protected car, you have all violated the SDV's expectations, off with your plebeian heads!
Many important railroad technologies were developed by the US, even very early on: the US invented the cowcatcher and leading trucks on locomotives, and built the first locomotive to be duplicated.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use cowcatcher in a sentence?
Just add a cowcatcher to the front, right?
What does cowcatcher mean?
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
What part of speech is cowcatcher?
cowcatcher is commonly used as noun.