Definition

A type of ship designed to transport railroad cars over water.

Example

The seatrain arrived at the port with several freight cars on board.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a seatrain in person?

No, I haven't! What exactly is a seatrain?

It's a ship that can carry railroad cars across the sea.

That sounds really interesting! I would love to see one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'seatrain' is a compound of 'sea' (from Old English 'sǣ', meaning the large body of saltwater) and 'train' (from Old French 'trahiner', meaning to pull or drag). The term 'seatrain' refers to a type of freight car designed for transporting goods over water, thus combining the concepts of sea and transport.

Memory Tip

Imagine a train that 'pulls' ('train') goods across the 'sea' — that's how 'seatrain' connects the idea of transporting items over water.

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