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Meaning of water crane | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A kind of hydrant with a long swinging spout, for filling locomotive tenders, water carts, etc., with water.

Examples

“Locomotive water cranes are provided, and a water softening plant has been installed.”

“The rear portion of the tender top is flat and open so as to facilitate the manipulation of the water crane.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

water cremation water crouton water crow water cure water cycle water deck