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boxcar

noun

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A freight train car with enclosed sides and a roof, used for transporting goods.

Example Sentence

The train loaded with grain used a series of boxcars to transport the goods safely.

Usage Note

Used to describe a specific type of railway carriage designed for carrying various types of freight, especially those needing protection from the weather.

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