"coaling tower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: coaling towers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} coaling tower (plural coaling towers)
  1. (rail transport) a tall structure formerly used to supply coal to steam locomotives. Some still survive. Wikipedia link: coaling tower Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: coaling plant, coaling stage
    Sense id: en-coaling_tower-en-noun-RkYDMCqN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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