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diesel multiple units

diesel multiple units is the plural of diesel multiple unit.

Meaning of diesel multiple unit

Noun

diesel multiple unit (plural diesel multiple units)

  1. A multiple-unit train of two or more coaches powered by diesel engines, usually installed underfloor.
    • On January 23, diesel multiple-units began working some of the Marylebone suburban services.1961 March, “Talking of trains”, in Trains Illustrated, page 138
    Synonyms:
    DMU

Questions about diesel multiple units

What is diesel multiple units the plural of?
Diesel multiple units is the plural of diesel multiple unit.

Words near diesel multiple units in the dictionary

  1. diesel locomotives
  2. diesel locos
  3. diesel motor
  4. diesel motors
  5. diesel multiple unit
  6. diesel multiple units
  7. diesel particulate filter
  8. diesel therapy
  9. diesel tree
  10. diesel trees
  11. diesel-electric

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