smoke deflectors

A form of smoke deflector — a device fitted to either side or on top of the smokebox of some steam locomotives, the purpose of which was to lift smoke clear of the locomotive at speed, so it wouldn't obscure the driver's vision.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of smoke deflector
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