Phrase guide

motor coach

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A powered railway vehicle, designed for passenger transport, capable to pull (or push) other railroad cars (compared to a railcar which only consists of a single railway vehicle with a driver's cab at both ends).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: motorcar

Antonyms: trailer car

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of motorcoach (a road vehicle)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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