"locospotter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: locospotters [plural], loco spotter [alternative]
Etymology: From loco (“locomotive”) + spotter. Etymology templates: {{af|en|loco|spotter|t1=locomotive}} loco (“locomotive”) + spotter Head templates: {{en-noun}} locospotter (plural locospotters)
  1. (rail transport) a railfan who is interested in locomotives, and notes down those that have been seen (spotted). Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: train spotter
    Sense id: en-locospotter-en-noun-vfc8TZ9K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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