slip carriage

/slɪp ˌkɛrɪdʒ/
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Definitions of slip carriage
  1. noun
    a railway car at the end of the train; it can be detached without stopping the train
    synonyms: slip coach
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    type of:
    car, railcar, railroad car, railway car
    a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
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