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Atlantic
A steam locomotive with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement: four leading wheels, four driving wheels, and two trailing wheels
Pronunciation: /ætˈlæntɪk/
Meaning
A steam locomotive with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement: four leading wheels, four driving wheels, and two trailing wheels.
Example
The museum's Atlantic has four driving wheels and a two-wheel trailing truck.
The museum's Atlantic has four driving wheels and a two-wheel trailing truck.
Practice tips
- Practice Atlantic out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.