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noun • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | ||||||||
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Contract Secured By Quail For Device Used On American Rails Crossword Clue
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COWCATCHER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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COWCATCHER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | A mass noun for various people or things, including beauties, girls, ladies, larks, quail, roe deer and swans
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
15 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 15 Jul 2023 |
2 | A “streetcar” on rails; or, a barrow, truck or tub used in a coalmine
Telegraph Herculis -
16 Jan 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 16 Jan 2023 |
3 | Bitter about contract finally secured by old city group
The Guardian Cryptic -
28 Oct 2008 | The Guardian Cryptic / 28 Oct 2008 |
4 | Flock of quail
New York Times -
23 Dec 1982 | New York Times / 23 Dec 1982 |
5 | Related to the California quail and Gambel's quail | |
6 | Small flock of quail
New York Times -
26 Jun 1983 | New York Times / 26 Jun 1983 |
7 | Term used in contract law to describe a situation where one party fails to perform as required by the contract, but provides some benefit to the other party |
