Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
train-heads
noun
/treɪn hɛdz/
Definition
The leading end of a train or the foremost part where the engine or locomotive is located.
Examples
- The train-heads were illuminated by bright signals as they approached the station.
- Passengers gathered at the train-heads to board the engine before the journey commenced.
Meaning
In rail transport, train-heads refer to the front part of a train that drives and controls the movement.
Synonyms
- locomotive
- front end
- engine
