cattle car
Originally designed for transporting livestock, the term "cattle car" has also been used metaphorically to describe overcrowded and uncomfortable transport conditions for people.
Definition
B2Rail Transport
(technical)A railroad car specifically designed for transporting livestock, especially cattle.
Example
- The farmer loaded the cows into the cattle car for their journey to the market.
C1Historical
(historical)A type of railroad car used during World War II to forcibly transport people to concentration and extermination camps.
Example
- During the Holocaust, many were transported to camps in overcrowded cattle cars.
B2Slang
(informal, metaphorical)A vehicle or compartment used to transport people in conditions of overcrowding and discomfort.
Example
- The subway during rush hour felt like a cattle car.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cattle car":
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