Phrase guide

boat train

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A travel service with a train timed to arrive at a ferry port in time for the onward travel by ferry (or vice versa). Alternatively, a service scheduled to connect with the arrival or departure of an ocean liner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, UK

Topics: lifestyle, rail-transport, railways, tourism, transport, travel

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noun

Meaning 2

a train taking passengers to or from a port

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: train, railroad train

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