Express train

Express train
Express Ex*press", n. [Cf. F. expr[`e]s a messenger.] 1. A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The only remanent express of Christ's sacrifice on earth. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

2. A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels. [1913 Webster]

3. An express office. [1913 Webster]

She charged him . . . to ask at the express if anything came up from town. --E. E. Hale. [1913 Webster]

4. That which is sent by an express messenger or message. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike. [1913 Webster]

5. a railway train or bus for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality; a train or bus that does not stop at certain stations. Contrasted to {local}; as, take the express to get there faster.

Syn: express train. [PJC]

{Express office}, an office where packages for an express are received or delivered.

{Express train}, a railway train (such as a subway train) that does not stop at certain stations, but only at stations designated express stops. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Express train — Express trains (also sometimes referred to as fast trains ) are a form of rail service. Express trains make only a small amount of stops, instead of stopping at every single station. In many cases, trains often run express where there is… …   Wikipedia

  • Express train — Formerly, a railroad train run expressly for the occasion; a special train; now, a train run at express or special speed and making few stops. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • express train — noun 1. : a train formerly run expressly for the occasion 2. a. : a train of express freight b. : a passenger train operated at high speed with few stops …   Useful english dictionary

  • express train — noun A train (either the service or the train itself) making limited stops. Syn: crack train, fast train Ant: local train …   Wiktionary

  • express train — direct train, train with no intermediate stops …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Metropolitan Express Train — Eine der beiden Ex Metropolitan Garnituren im Januar 2008 als InterCity auf der Schnellfahrstrecke Hannover–Berlin bei Gardelegen …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Wildlife Express Train — 28°21′35″N 81°35′28″O / 28.35972, 81.59111 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Riviera Express (train) — Riviera Express Ligne de Nice à Moscou via Vienne et Varsovie Une voiture du Riviera Express en gare de Nice Ville Pays …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Wildlife Express Train — Infobox Disney ride name= Wildlife Express Train caption= park= Disney s Animal Kingdom land= Africa/Rafiki s Planet Watch designer= Walt Disney Imagineering manufacturer= type= Transport theme= African style train control system= propulsion=… …   Wikipedia

  • Express Nakhonphink — ( th. รถด่วนพิเศษนครพิงค์) is a Special Express Train that is operated by the State Railway of Thailand. The trains designated as Express Nakhonphink are Train No. 1 for Bangkok Chiang Mai and Train No. 2 for Chiang Mai Bangkok. These trains… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”