CABOOSES

Noun

cabooses

plural of caboose

Source: Wiktionary


CABOOSE

Ca*boose", n. Etym: [Cf. D. kabuis, kombuis, Dan. kabys, Sw. kabysa, G. kabuse a little room or hut. The First part of the word seems to be allied to W. cab cabin, booth. Cf. Cabin.] [Written also camboose.]

1. (Naut.)

Definition: A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley.

2. (Railroad)

Definition: A car used on freight or construction trains for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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