plural of cab unit

plural of cab forward

(rail transport) a design of steam locomotive with the cab at the front, mainly built for the Southern Pacific Railroad, which at one time had a large fleet of oil-fired articulated locomotives.

(rail transport, British spelling) A rail safety system installed in the driving cab of a train, which gives information to the train driver on track status and condition.

plural of cab sav

(rail transport) A device in the cab of a locomotive or train which displays the status of signals along the track.

plural of cab signal

(rail transport) A centrally placed cab on some early electric locomotives. / An electric locomotive with such a cab.

Synonym of taxi rank / (military) A group of aircraft that remain airborne in order to attack targets quickly when requested.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see call, cab. (summon a taxi) / (horse racing) To raise one's arm to maintain balance while riding.