Caboose

Caboose

A caboose is a crewed North American railroad car coupled at the end of a freight train. Cabooses provide shelter for crew at the end of a train, who were formerly required for rear-end protection in non-signaled territory, switching and shunting; as well as in keeping a lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.

Caboose (ship's galley)

A caboose is a small ship's kitchen, or galley, located on an open deck.

caboose

Noun

1. A small galley or cookhouse on the deck of a small vessel.
2. A small sand-filled container used as an oven on board ship.