Draisine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Draisine is a noun meaning (rail transport) A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.
Meaning
(rail transport) A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.
More Meanings
- (historical, cycling) Synonym of draisienne.
Example Sentences
British users rechristened the baron's invention the hobby horse then the dandy horse, because draisines became very fashionable with Regency gentlemen.
Word Forms
- draisines
Synonyms for draisine
Depending on context, synonyms include draisienne.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include railmotor, railcar, drawrod, railroad, rail-motor, railway.
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