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Northern
A steam locomotive with a 4-8-4 wheel arrangement: four leading wheels, eight driving wheels, and four trailing wheels
Pronunciation: /ˈnɔrðərn/
Meaning
A steam locomotive with a 4-8-4 wheel arrangement: four leading wheels, eight driving wheels, and four trailing wheels.
Example
The Northern had eight driving wheels between its four-wheel leading and trailing trucks.
The Northern had eight driving wheels between its four-wheel leading and trailing trucks.
Practice tips
- Practice Northern 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.