What is the meaning of cowcatcher?

noun

  • An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
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APAWordNet. (2010). cowcatcher. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/cowcatcher/definitions/1267930
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