cowcatcher

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A plough-shaped device affixed to the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle), usually wedge or V-shaped so as to push or deflect objects on the tracks out of the way, to clear out the train's path and prevent the risk of derailment or major damage to it.
    — With its long tapered cowcatcher, massive headlamp and enormous diamond smokestack behind, wagon-top boiler, high running-plate above the driving-wheels reached from a front door in the square side-window cab, cylinders with slide valves mounted on top, and double bogie tender, General in its present form is typical of much earlier American locomotive practice.
  2. An advertisement at the start of a program.
    — Hitchhiker and cowcatcher plugs will be considered.

词形变化

cowcatchers plural cow catcher alternative

词汇关系

相关词
fender lifeguard snowplough

词源

From cow + catcher.
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