What does boxcar mean?
Boxcar means (rail transport, US) An enclosed railway goods wagon, typically with a sliding door..
Boxcar
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(rail transport, US) An enclosed railway goods wagon, typically with a sliding door..
Definitions by Sense
- (rail transport, US) An enclosed railway goods wagon, typically with a sliding door.
- (mathematics, transitive) To reduce to a boxcar function.
- Extremely large.
- (attributive, followed by "scar") A type of atrophic acne scar that forms a broad, box-like depression on the skin.
Example Sentences
The locomotive pulled one single car, a dilapidated boxcar missing numerous planks in its walls.
Synonyms for boxcar
Antonyms for boxcar
Related Words
Word Forms
- boxcars
- box car
- box-car
- boxcarring
- boxcarred
- more boxcar
- most boxcar
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for boxcar?
Common synonyms include covered goods wagon, goods van, box van, van.
What is the opposite of boxcar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use boxcar in a sentence?
The locomotive pulled one single car, a dilapidated boxcar missing numerous planks in its walls.
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