Iron horse
Iron horse noun - (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive.
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Tank engine and iron horse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tank engine" instead a noun phrase "Iron horse".
Tank engine
Tank engine noun - A locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed.
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Iron horse and tank engine are semantically related. You can use "Iron horse" instead a noun phrase "Tank engine".
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