English Explanatory Dictionary

sand dome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sand reservoir mounted on top of the boiler of a steam locomotive. The sand was used on wet rails to prevent slipping.

Word forms

sand dome sand domes

Related words

sandbox
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