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
Words nearby wrecking car
wrecker's ball,
wreckfish,
wreckful,
wrecking,
wrecking bar,
wrecking car,
wrecking crane,
wrekin,
wren,
wren, christopher,
wren-tit
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