"TOFC" meaning in English

See TOFC in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} TOFC (not comparable)
  1. (rail transport, US) Initialism of trailer on flatcar (referring to semi-trailers transported by train). Tags: US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable Alternative form of: trailer on flatcar (extra: referring to semi-trailers transported by train) Related terms: piggyback
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