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Pronunciation : Ca*boose"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. D. kabuis, kombuis, Dan. kabys, Sw. kabysa, G. kabuse a little room or hut. The First part of the word seems to be allied to W. cab cabin, booth. Cf. Cabin.] [Written also camboose.]
Definition : 1. (Naut.)

Defn: A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley.

2. (Railroad)

Defn: A car used on freight or construction trains for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car. [U. S.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913