Carbuilder

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A manufacturer of railroad cars. US

    "At least three companies (including two carbuilders) lease the latest piggyback cars to individual railroads, which enables the carriers to escape a capital investment or obligation for debt service."

Example

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"At least three companies (including two carbuilders) lease the latest piggyback cars to individual railroads, which enables the carriers to escape a capital investment or obligation for debt service."

Etymology

From car + builder.

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