Definitions
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine
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Examples
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Winston Churchill and Johnny Cash were fans – damn it, even the Hoff has dabbled in diesel-hydraulic miniatures – so ignore the sniggers, and embrace a weekend devoted to the oft-misunderstood pursuit of model railways.
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The EPA is partnering with Eaton and Peterbuilt to make a clean diesel-hydraulic hybrid that may end up as the fleet vehicle for UPS delivery.
The Gadgeteer 2010
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The EPA is partnering with Eaton and Peterbuilt to make a clean diesel-hydraulic hybrid that may end up as the fleet vehicle for UPS delivery.
The Gadgeteer 2010
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Models in these scales are usually hand-built and are powered by live steam, or diesel-hydraulic, and the engines are often powerful enough [...]
We Blog A Lot 2008
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