Thesaurus: cowcatcher

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1. n. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
2. A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in front of a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions on a railway, as cattle; the pilot. [U.S.]
3. A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in frontof a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions ona railway, as cattle; the pilot. [U.S.]
4. n an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track