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trainset

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A locomotive and carriages coupled together to form a unified set of equipment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a self-propelled electric or diesel multiple unit, consisting of a fixed number of permanently coupled passenger vehicles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From train + set.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: togsæt — multiple unit
  • Norwegian Bokmål: togsett — multiple unit
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: togsett — multiple unit
  • Swedish: tågsätt — multiple unit