hopper car

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English

a hopper car

Noun

hopper car (plural hopper cars)

(rail transport, US) A railroad freight car which is used to transport bulk materials in a hopper, the load being usually discharged through the bottom of the car.

Synonyms

hopper wagon (UK)

References

hopper car on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Category:hopper cars on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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