cowcatcher

Meanings

Plural: cowcatchers

Noun

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
A plough-shaped device affixed to the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle), usually wedge or V-shaped so as to push or deflect objects on the tracks out of the way, to clear out the train's path and prevent the risk of derailment or major damage to it.
An advertisement at the start of a programme.

Origin / Etymology

From cow + catcher.

Synonyms

buffer, fender, pilot

Scrabble Score: 22

cowcatcher is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cowcatcher is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cowcatcher is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

cowcatcher is a valid Words With Friends word