twin-cabadj.n.
/ˌtwɪnˈkab/, /ˈtwɪnˌkab/, U.S. /ˌtwɪnˈkæb/, /ˈtwɪnˌkæb/ A. adj.
1. Of a locomotive or train: having two covered or enclosed compartments (cab n.2 3a), typically one at each end.
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society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [adjective] > type of train
carriaged1776
steam-hauled1835
steam-operated1835
jerkwater1852
articulated1884
vestibuled1890
multiple-unit1902
air-braked1905
collision-proof1906
pull-and-push1914
push-and-pull1927
sealed1949
drive-on1954
society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [adjective] > type of locomotive
cabless1887
four-coupled1889
Pacific1903
1925 Binghamton (N.Y.) Press (City ed.) 31 Mar. (2nd section) 13/4 The engine..has been given the name of Sun Briar... It is a former twin-cab locomotive converted into [a] single cab locomotive.
1946 Havre (Montana) Daily News 13 May 1/7 The train will be powered by a 500-horsepower, twin cab engine.
2018 Times of India (Nexis) 19 June A team would conduct the trial with the twin cab diesel locomotive.
2. Of a truck, van, or other utility vehicle: having a driver's compartment (cab n.2 3b) with both front and rear seats, and a section at the back for carrying goods.
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society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor lorry, truck, or van > [adjective] > other specific type
cab-over1939
twin-cab1959
1959 Monroe (Louisiana) News-Star 30 July 5 d (advt.) 1958 Volkswagen twin cab pickup. Low mileage.
1970 Holland City (Mich.) News 5 Mar. 1/5 A Holland fireman douses flames beneath a 1970 model twin-cab camper truck...which was destroyed by fire.
1986 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 11 Aug. Does a twin-cab utility rate as a vehicle for carrying passengers or carrying loads?
2016 @hoppymarcross 16 July in twitter.com (accessed 30 June 2022) A twin cab truck is a good replacement for the family car.
B. n.
A driver's compartment (cab n.2 3b) on a truck, van, or other utility vehicle, having both front and rear seats. Also: a vehicle having such a compartment and a section at the back for carrying goods.
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society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor car > [noun] > estate car
beach-wagon1869
ranch wagon1879
shooting brake1912
sport utility1925
station wagon1929
carryall1932
sports utility1940
ute1943
utility1944
estate car1950
wagon1955
estate wagon1959
SUV1987
society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor lorry, truck, or van > [noun] > truck or lorry > cab or type of cab
cab1916
cab-over1943
tilt cab1963
1971 High Point (N. Carolina) Enterprise 28 May 6 d (advt.) 67 Volkswagen Pickup..Twin cab with camper body.
1990 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 12 Mar. Police said the wanted men drove a 3-4 tonne platform truck with steel gates, a twin-cab or similar.
1997 Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 30 Jan. b13/3 (advt.) 1988 Isuzu Diesel Twin Cab. Inspect vehicles at 3 North Avenue.
2014 D. Sweeney Minnow 59 Bill's truck is a twin-cab. He and I are up front and Paul Bunter and Jacko Davis are in the back.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2022).
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adj.n.1925