freight train

noun

: a train that carries goods : a train that carries freight

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Meanwhile, Russian railway authorities say a separate rail bridge collapsed in the neighboring Kursk region hours later — derailing a freight train and injuring several crew members. Charles Maynes, NPR, 2 June 2025 The Ukrainian railway company said a Russian drone attacked a civilian freight train in the east. Reuters, NBC news, 12 May 2025 But Joel handles it for her, barreling into Seth from the side like a freight train. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025 So why are things headed south like a runaway freight train? John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freight train

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“Freight train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freight%20train. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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