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pilot engine

 

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Noun pilot engine has 1 sense
  1. pilot engine - a locomotive that precedes a train to check the track
    --1 is a kind of
    locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive

Definitions from the Web

Term: Pilot Engine

Description: Pilot engine refers to a locomotive or train used primarily for testing and signaling purposes on a railway. It typically operates ahead of the main train, ensuring the safety of the upcoming tracks and signaling any obstacles or hazards.

Senses:

  1. Noun:
    • A locomotive used for testing and signaling on a railway.
    • The lead engine in a train that ensures safety and signals any obstacles.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Noun:
    • The pilot engine roared ahead, alerting the railway workers of any potential dangers on the track.
    • During the trial phase, the engineers meticulously examined the pilot engine's performance.

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