switch engine

swɪtʃ ˈɛnʤɪn
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Translation of switch engine into German

Noun

1.

railroad

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locomotive used for moving train cars
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Rangierlokomotive Rangiermaschine Verschublok
  • The switch engine moved the freight cars to the loading area.Die Rangierlokomotive bewegte die Güterwagen zum Ladebereich.
2.

cellular automata

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pattern in Conway's Game of Life
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Switch-Engine
  • The switch engine created new patterns in the simulation.Der Switch-Engine erzeugte neue Muster in der Simulation.
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  • switch engine: locomotive used for moving train cars
    (railroad) Rangierlokomotive

Synonyms and analogies of switch engine in English

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Examples of switch engine in a sentence

  • A switch engine is essential in busy rail yards.
  • In the game, a switch engine emerged unexpectedly.
  • Players watched as the switch engine evolved.

Translations of "switch engine" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Rangierlokomotiven.

The swift actions of the switch engine benefited the entire railroad system.

Die schnellen Aktionen der Rangierlokomotive kamen dem gesamten Eisenbahnsystem zugute.

A switch engine is crucial for rearranging train cars before departure.

Eine Rangierlokomotive ist entscheidend für die Neuordnung der Eisenbahnwaggons vor der Abfahrt.

Railroad workers often service the switch engine to ensure reliable operation.

Eisenbahnarbeiter warten oft die Rangierlokomotive, um einen zuverlässigen Betrieb zu gewährleisten.

A well-maintained switch engine is key to minimizing downtime in the yard.

Eine gut gepflegte Rangierlokomotive ist der Schlüssel, um Ausfallzeiten im Bahnhof zu minimieren.

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switch engine: Examples and translations in context

Each morning, the switch engine checks its routes before beginning its labors.

Jeden Morgen überprüft die Rangierlokomotive ihre Strecken, bevor sie mit der Arbeit beginnt.

Sometimes, the switch engine needs to use shorter tracks for specific car arrangements.

Manchmal muss die Rangierlokomotive kürzere Gleise benutzen, um spezielle Waggonarrangements zu treffen.

Many station employees depend on the switch engine for timely cargo movements.

Viele Bahnhofsmitarbeiter sind auf die Rangierlokomotive angewiesen, um rechtzeitige Frachtbewegungen sicherzustellen.

Small but powerful, the switch engine plays a vital role in railroad logistics.

Klein aber kräftig, spielt die Rangierlokomotive eine entscheidende Rolle in der Logistik der Eisenbahn.

Safety drills often include demonstrations of how the switch engine operates.

Sicherheitsübungen beinhalten oft Vorführungen, wie die Rangierlokomotive funktioniert.

Every switch engine has a dedicated team to ensure it operates efficiently every day.

Jede Rangierlokomotive hat ein engagiertes Team, das sicherstellt, dass sie jeden Tag effizient arbeitet.

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