camboose

2 definitions found

camboose - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Caboose \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.
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     2. (Railroad) A car used on freight or construction trains as
        travelling quarters for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool
        car. It usually is the last car of the train. [U. S.]
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  Camboose \Cam*boose"\, n. (Naut.)
     See Caboose.
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