water trough

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イギリス英語

(rail transport, 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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The express locomotive scooped water from the water trough at high speed, allowing it to continue without stopping.

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(rail transport, 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.

water troughs （ 複数形 ）