English Expression · Intermediate
wheel arrangement
A system of classifying the way the driving wheels and non-driving wheels are distributed under a locomotive
Pronunciation: say wheel arrangement
Meaning
A system of classifying the way the driving wheels and non-driving wheels are distributed under a locomotive.
Example
Milwaukee Road revived the 4-4-2 type and gave the wheel arrangement its finest hour in 1935 when 7-foot-drivered oil-burners pioneered the Hiawatha.
Milwaukee Road revived the 4-4-2 type and gave the wheel arrangement its finest hour in 1935 when 7-foot-drivered oil-burners pioneered the Hiawatha.
Practice tips
- Practice wheel arrangement out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.