shunter

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena locomotiva usada para manobrar vagões de trem dentro de uma estação, pátio ou depósito, e não para viagens de longa distância.

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.

   Locomotiva de manobras

   • 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.

   Sinônimosswitcher