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noun
A locomotive that is moving in advance of a train to make sure that the path is clear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a locomotive that precedes a train to check the track
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
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