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hopper car

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A railroad freight car which is used to transport bulk materials in a hopper, the load being usually discharged through one or more hinged doors at the bottom of the car.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Synonyms: hopper wagon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: freight car, goods wagon

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