dead in the train en · ADJ
Meanings
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(not-comparable, of a locomotive) Being hauled as part of a train's consist while not providing any motive power.
The electric locomotive was being hauled dead in the train by a diesel over the unpowered diversion route.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dead in train | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dead-in-train | alternative | lexicographic |