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multiple units

multiple units is the plural of multiple unit.

Meaning of multiple unit

Noun

multiple unit (plural multiple units)

  1. A train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab.
    • Euston is so traditionally a part of the London scene that many will lament the passing of the old station when rebuilding is complete in readiness for the new electric service, which will probably be by multiple-units between Euston and Wolverhampton.1960 February, R. C. Riley, “The London-Birmingham services - Past, Present and Future”, in Trains Illustrated, page 99

Questions about multiple units

What is multiple units the plural of?
Multiple units is the plural of multiple unit.

Words near multiple units in the dictionary

  1. multiple superparticular
  2. multiple superparticulars
  3. multiple transformer
  4. multiple transformers
  5. multiple unit
  6. multiple units
  7. multiple-aspect
  8. multiple-choice
  9. multiple-choice question
  10. multiple-choice questions
  11. multiple-exposure

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