What does handcar mean?
Handcar means A light railroad car propelled by a hand-operated pumping mechanism.
Handcar
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A light railroad car propelled by a hand-operated pumping mechanism.
Example Sentences
Yours goes up and mine goes down / and then we do it the other way around. / Don't you give me that sigh, cause if we can't see eye-to-eye / then our missions will be always filled with strife, / cause a handcar is a metaphor for life.
A small handcar rested on the tracks, its iron pump waiting for a human touch to animate it.
Synonyms for handcar
Antonyms for handcar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for handcar?
Common synonyms include jigger, Kalamazoo, pump car, pump trolley.
What is the opposite of handcar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use handcar in a sentence?
Yours goes up and mine goes down / and then we do it the other way around. / Don't you give me that sigh, cause if we can't see eye-to-eye / then our missions will be always filled with strife, / cause a handcar is a metaphor for life.
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