"quartermaster train" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quartermaster trains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} quartermaster train (plural quartermaster trains)
  1. (military) The vehicles and personnel dedicated to moving supplies which are under the command of the quartermaster. Categories (topical): Military Related terms: baggage train, quartermaster general, wagon train
    Sense id: en-quartermaster_train-en-noun-8hPomEsK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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