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Caboose: meaning, definitions and examples

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caboose

 

[ kษ™หˆbuหs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

train car

A caboose is a railroad car that serves as a manned space at the end of a freight train. It is typically used as a place for the crew to sit and keep watch over the train as it travels. Historically, cabooses were equipped with windows and a stove, allowing crew members to be comfortable while monitoring the train's operation. They have become less common with the advent of technology that allows for remote monitoring.

Synonyms

end car, observation car, trailer

Examples of usage

  • The conductor checked the caboose for any issues.
  • When the train passed, I could see the bright red caboose at the back.
  • The children were excited to explore the old caboose at the museum.

Translations

Translations of the word "caboose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagรฃo de cauda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฌเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachlaufwagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kereta belakang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฑัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wagon koล„cowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŠๆŽŒ่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voiture de service

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagรณn de cola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท son vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋ถ€ ๊ฐ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ ู†ู‡ุงูŠุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุทุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poslednรญ vลฏz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poslednรฝ vozeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐพ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadnji vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aftasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพาฃา“ั‹ ะฒะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒกแƒ™แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ•แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ son vaqon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vagรณn de cola

Etymology

The term 'caboose' originated from the Dutch word 'caboose', which means 'cabin' or 'small room'. This term was adapted in the 19th century for use in American railroads to describe the car at the end of a freight train. Initially, these cars served as shelters for train crews and were often fitted with heating stoves. Over time, the design and function of the caboose evolved, becoming more specialized with features such as lookout windows and communication devices. As technological advancements improved the way trains were monitored, the necessity of having a caboose diminished, leading to its decline in usage by the late 20th century. Today, cabooses are often preserved as historical artifacts, found in museums or on display as part of heritage train rides.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,590, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.