"cab signal" meaning in All languages combined

See cab signal on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: cab signals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cab signal (plural cab signals)
  1. (rail transport) A device in the cab of a locomotive or train which displays the status of signals along the track. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: cab signalling
    Sense id: en-cab_signal-en-noun-eAMzBTGA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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