cowcatcher
3 synonyms for cowcatcher, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wedge-shaped guard fitted to the front of a train to push obstacles off the track and prevent it coming off the rails.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
Formed from cow and catcher.
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