"locomotive shed" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: locomotive sheds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} locomotive shed (plural locomotive sheds)
  1. (rail transport) Synonym of engine shed. Categories (topical): Buildings, Rail transportation Synonyms: engine shed [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-locomotive_shed-en-noun-4-eKqAuW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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