"flat wagon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flat wagons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flat wagon (plural flat wagons)
  1. (rail transport, UK) An open railway wagon without sides and roof, or with very low sides. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: flatcar (english: American), flatbed, truck [British, synonym]
    Sense id: en-flat_wagon-en-noun-GCgPcINW Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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