"smoke deflector" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: smoke deflectors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} smoke deflector (plural smoke deflectors)
  1. (rail transport) a device fitted to either side or on top of the smokebox of some steam locomotives, the purpose of which was to lift smoke clear of the locomotive at speed, so it wouldn't obscure the driver's vision. Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-smoke_deflector-en-noun-T-stfEof Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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