Bullgine

//ˈbʊld͡ʒaɪn// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A steam locomotive. US, obsolete, slang

    "Undoubtedly they were leaning far out of the windows, peering for signals, in momentary relaxation from the strain of nursing the slipping "bullgines" up the hill."

Synonyms

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steam locomotive

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"Undoubtedly they were leaning far out of the windows, peering for signals, in momentary relaxation from the strain of nursing the slipping "bullgines" up the hill."

Etymology

Blend of bull + engine.

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