coal car
Americannoun
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a railroad car designed to carry coal.
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a car for hauling coal in or from a mine.
Etymology
Origin of coal car
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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In North China it is a 90% coal car, in France it is a 70% nuclear car, in Russia mostly a natural gas car and in Denmark a 50% wind car et cetera.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2022
Still the men in the cab and coal car are oblivious.
From Time Magazine Archive
When he was 18, Little Joe O'Brien rode an empty coal car into Nova Scotia to take a job as driver and trainer for a River Hebert horseman.
From Time Magazine Archive
Village President Anton Brotz of Kohler village promptly swore in 75 special deputies, had the engine return with the coal car.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Kirk made a run to the track to unload his shuttle into a waiting coal car.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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