Meaning of caboose in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈbus/

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  1. Noun

    caboose

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from Dutch kabuis, kombuis, of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. the area for food preparation on a ship
  2. 2. a car on a freight train for use of the train crew

    Examples

    • « usually the last car on the train »

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  • « Sometimes I feel like I'm not only the engine but the caboose. I have to be in the front car and pull forward, and at the same time run around behind and push everybody along with me. »
    Sandra Lee

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