Shunter
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌntɚ/
Shunter (noun)
- A person who moves rail cars in a yard, connecting them into trains and separating them when needed.
- A small railway engine used mainly in stations or yards to move rail cars over short distances.
Examples
- The shunter checks the tracks before moving the cars.
- A shunter signals the driver to couple the cars safely.