shunter

• Sustantivo que designa una locomotora pequeña utilizada para maniobrar vagones de ferrocarril dentro de una estación o depósito, y no para viajes de larga distancia.

A noun referring to a small locomotive used for moving railway cars around within a yard or depot, rather than for making long trips.

1. Railway vehicleB2formalbritish

   A small locomotive used for moving railroad cars within a yard or station, not for long-distance trips.

   Locomotora de maniobras

   • The shunter moved the empty carriages to the sidings.
   • A diesel shunter was used to assemble the overnight train.
   • The yard foreman signaled to the shunter driver.

   Sinónimosswitcher