wrecking car


noun Railroads.

a car that is equipped as a wrecker. Compare wrecker(def 2).

Origin of wrecking car

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example sentences from the Web for wrecking car

  • "If you will take a bit of help from an outsider, I think we needn't wait for the wrecking-car," he said to the dubious trainmen.

    A Fool For Love |Francis Lynde