Triple-headed

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having three heads. not-comparable

    "triple-headed eagle"

  2. 2
    Of a train, hauled by three locomotives. not-comparable

    "Some further pictures of his are reproduced at the head of this article and on page 557. One shows an example of a triple-headed train attacking the gradient, and results from one of the latest 2-10-4 "Selkirk" type locomotives, which can handle 1,000-ton trains up the grade, having been diverted to another duty ; as a heavy eastbound train (the Dominion) has had to leave Field with a Calgary Pacific as train engine, the assistance of a 2-10-2 has been insufficient, and a 2-8-2 has been added, making three engines in all."

Synonyms

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three-headedtricephalictricephalous

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""With what fabulous creation can a woman be compared?" "With a triple-headed snake. She says one thing, thinks another, and does a third.""

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