water trough English

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What does water trough mean?

water trough noun

— (rail, UK) a long trough placed between the rails in a railway track, which enabled a steam locomotive to replenish its water supply without stopping by lowering a scoop. They were removed at the end of steam train operation.

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water trough English » English

waterspout

trough

spout

rainspout

gutter

downspout

cistern

sink

boat transporting drinking water