water trough
Noun
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Noun
water trough (plural water troughs)
- (rail, 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.
- track pan (US)
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