Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oncoming-train
noun
/ˈɔnˌkʌmɪŋ treɪn/
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Definition
A train that is approaching or coming towards a person or place.
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Examples
- Be careful when you’re at the crossing; there’s an oncoming train.
- She heard the whistle of an oncoming train in the distance.
- The oncoming train appeared suddenly around the bend.
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Meaning
The term refers to a train that is moving in the direction of the observer, suggesting an imminent or impending arrival.
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Synonyms
- approaching train
- incoming train
- advancing train