About The Word Caboose

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Caboose

Caboose Meaning & Definition
Caboose Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Caboose?

[n] the area for food preparation on a ship

Synonyms | Synonyms for Caboose: cookhouse | galley | ship's galley

Related Terms | Find terms related to Caboose: baggage car | bakehouse | bakery | boxcar | camboose | car | carriage | chair car | coach | coal car | cookery | cookhouse | cookroom | covered waggon | cuisine | day coach | diner | dinghy | dining car | drawing room | flat | flatcar | galley | gondola | kitchen | kitchenette | local | luggage van | mail car | mail van | palace car | parlor car | passenger car | Pullman | Pullman car | railway car | reefer | refrigerator car | roomette | scullery | sleeper | smoker | smoking car | stockcar | tank | tender | truck | van | waggon

See Also | cuddy | kitchen | ship

Caboose In Webster's Dictionary

\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}. 2. (Railroad) A car used on freight or construction trains for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car. [U. S.]

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