coaling tower

noun

A tall structure formerly used to supply coal to steam locomotives.

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Meanings

nouncoaling tower (plural coaling towers)

plural coaling towers

  1. rail transportA tall structure formerly used to supply coal to steam locomotives.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
coaling plant
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APA

coaling tower. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coaling%20tower

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“coaling tower.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coaling%20tower. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “coaling tower,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coaling%20tower.

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