Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

siderod

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: siderod
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A coupling rod on each side of a locomotive.

Example Sentences

"I recall in particular the amazing speed of the siderods of our elegant little Caledonian 4-6-0 and the vivid contrast between its polished blue livery and the red-funnelled mail steamers and white-hulled yachts crowding Oban Bay; […]."

Etymology

From side + rod.

Inflected Forms

siderods (plural) side rod (alternative)

Questions

What does siderod mean?: A coupling rod on each side of a locomotive.
Where does siderod come from?: From side + rod.

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