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Definition of Cabose

Ca*boose" (k&adot;*b&oomac;s"), n. [Cf. D. kabuis, kombuis, Dan. kabys, Sw. kabysa, G. kabuse a little room or hut. The First part of the word seems to be allied to W. cab cabin, booth. Cf. Cabin.] [Written also camboose.] 1. (Naut.) A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley.

2. (Railroad) A car used on freight or construction trains for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car. [U. S.]

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • (nautical) a small galley or cookhouse on the deck of a small vessel
  • (US) the last car on a freight train, having cooking and sleeping facilities for the crew
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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