English Explanatory Dictionary

draisine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.
  2. Synonym of draisienne.

Word forms

draisine draisines

Etymology

Named after Baron Karl Drais (1785–1851), who invented a predecessor to the bicycle.

Synonyms

draisienne

Related words

draisienne
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