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noun
a long trough placed between the rails in a railroad track, which enabled a steam locomotive to replenish its water supply without stopping by lowering a scoop.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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Synonyms: water trough
Antonyms: none provided
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