well car

English

Double-stacked containers in well cars sent via the wrong route through a low tunnel

Noun

well car (plural well cars)

1. (rail transport, US) an open low-sided freight car with a lowered body.

Usage notes

The word "well" is a noun in this case. When used for double-stacked containers is also known as a double-stack car.

Synonyms

• well wagon

Anagrams

• Carwell