handcar

• Petit véhicule ferroviaire propulsé à la main ou par un petit moteur, utilisé pour l'inspection ou l'entretien des voies.

A small railroad car that is moved by hand or by a small motor.

1. Railroad vehicleC1formal

   A small railway vehicle that is moved by hand using a lever or by a small motor, often used for maintenance or inspection.

   Draisine à bras

   • The workers used a handcar to travel along the tracks for repairs.
   • In old movies, you sometimes see characters pumping a handcar down the rails.
   • The handcar was replaced by a motorized vehicle for faster inspections.

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