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water crane en · NOUN
Meanings
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A kind of hydrant with a long swinging spout, for filling locomotive tenders, water carts, etc., with water.
The rear portion of the tender top is flat and open so as to facilitate the manipulation of the water crane.
1956 April, “"Merchant Navy" Class Pacific Modified”, in Railway Magazine, page 212:Locomotive water cranes are provided, and a water softening plant has been installed.
1946 May and June, G. A. Sekon, “L.B.S.C.R. West Coast Section—3”, in Railway Magazine, page 149:
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Synonyms
water column