Cantrail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kæntˈɹeɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cantrail is a noun meaning (rail transport, UK) A length of metal (earlier timber) supporting the outer edge of the roof of a railway carriage; also found on locomotives, buses and coaches.
Meaning
(rail transport, UK) A length of metal (earlier timber) supporting the outer edge of the roof of a railway carriage; also found on locomotives, buses and coaches.
Example Sentences
As was briefly reported last month, the S.R. is experimenting with the Continental method of making the class of train accommodation more conspicuous by painting a coloured strip below the cantrail of the coaches.
Word Forms
- cantrails
- cant rail
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trailway, train, trail, trialer, truck, travois.
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