"Bo-Bo" meaning in All languages combined

See Bo-Bo on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Bo-Bos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bo-Bo (plural Bo-Bos)
  1. (rail transport) A wheel arrangement for diesel and electric locomotives signifying that a locomotive has four axles, each powered by a motor, on two bogies. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: B-B Related terms: Co-Co
    Sense id: en-Bo-Bo-en-noun-DSvkCabu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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