Associations to the word «Shunter»

Wiktionary

SHUNTER, noun. (rail transport) (British) A railway locomotive used for shunting; a switcher
SHUNTER, noun. (rail transport) (British) A person who carries out shunting operations

Dictionary definition

SHUNTER, noun. A small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips.

Wise words

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