English Word · Advanced
Fairlie
a steam locomotive with driving wheels on swivelling bogies
Pronunciation: /ˈfɛːli/
Meaning
A type of steam locomotive whose driving wheels are carried on one or two swivelling bogies.
Example
The diagram shows a Fairlie with two powered bogies.
The diagram shows a Fairlie with two powered bogies.
Practice tips
- Practice Fairlie 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.