cowcatcher
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ər noun
a triangular frame at the front of a locomotive, especially a steam locomotive, designed for clearing the track of obstructions.
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| (US), (Canadian) a metal frame on the front of a locomotive to clear the track of animals or other obstructions | |
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Cowcatcher
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The cowcatcher formed the handles te a little drawer in the body of the engine in which repose the iced punch.
Suarez was thrown against the cowcatcher and his head mashed.
Sometimes the boys jumped on the cowcatcher of the engine while in motion.
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