"breakdown crane" meaning in All languages combined

See breakdown crane on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: breakdown cranes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} breakdown crane (plural breakdown cranes)
  1. (rail transport, UK) A crane that can be used in the event of accidents and derailments, as well as for engineering work on the railway; the crane is usually coupled to another vehicle on which the jib can be rested when travelling, or when the crane is not in use. Tags: UK

Inflected forms

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