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English noun: railway car

1. railway car (artifact) a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad


SamplesThree cars had jumped the rails.


Synonymscar, railcar, railroad car


Broader (hypernym)wheeled vehicle


Narrower (hyponym)baggage car, cabin car, caboose, carriage, club car, coach, freight car, guard's van, handcar, lounge car, luggage van, mail car, passenger car, slip carriage, slip coach, tender, van


Part holonymsuspension, suspension system


Member meronymrailroad train, train









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