The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word COWCATCHER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result COWCATCHER
- Crouch down, about to pick up frame on US train
- Part of a US locomotive that’s for rolling stock?
- Lasso part of train?
- Old loco‘s gaucho
- Contract secured by quail for device used on American rails
- In retreat, notice US train line clearer?
- Clear tracks are provided in the US by this singer to intimidate jazz fan at the start
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The straight part
We know that "Part of a US locomotive that’s for rolling stock?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of a us locomotive that’s for rolling stock? = cowcatcher.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does COWCATCHER mean?
COWCATCHER noun- The V-shaped device on the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push objects on the tracks out of the way, to prevent major damage to the train.
- An advertisement at the start of a programme.