cowcatcher: Meaning and Definition of

cow•catch•er

Pronunciation: (kou'kach"ur), [key]
— n.
  1. a triangular frame at the front of a locomotive, esp. a steam locomotive, designed for clearing the track of obstructions. Also called
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