Dinkey (Noun)
Meaning
A small locomotive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A dinkey locomotive pulled a small passenger car along the scenic railway route.
- The dinkey engine chugged along, blowing its whistle as it approached the next stop.
- In some parts of the country, a dinkey is used for hauling small loads of freight along short distances.
- Locals affectionately referred to the small train as a dinkey, due to its miniature size and capabilities.
- The tiny dinkey locomotive was adorned with colorful streamers and a big bow for the holiday celebrations.