Found 2 items, similar to Caboose.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: caboose
caboose
n 1: the area for food preparation on a ship [syn:
galley,
ship's galley
,
cookhouse]
2: a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually
the last car on the train [syn:
cabin car]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Caboose
Caboose
\Ca*boose"\ (k[.a]*b[=oo]s"), n. [Cf. D. kabuis,
kombuis, Dan. kabys, Sw. kabysa, G. kabuse a little room or
hut. The First part of the word seems to be allied to W. cab
cabin, booth. Cf.
Cabin.] [Written also
camboose.]
1. (Naut.) A house on deck, where the cooking is done; --
commonly called the
galley.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Railroad) A car used on freight or construction trains as
travelling quarters for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool
car. It usually is the last car of the train. [U. S.]
[1913 Webster +PJC]