COWCATCHER Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word cowcatcher. (close relations)
Definition of COWCATCHER
catcher
Best Alternative Words for COWCATCHER
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pilot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight • a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor • a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors • something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies • small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track verb • operate an airplane • act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance | ||||||||
buffer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH • a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track • (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system • a power tool used to buff surfaces • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) verb • add a buffer (a solution) • protect from impact | ||||||||
fender | nounn | |||||||
noun • a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track • a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact |