Flat wagon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002335",
  "term": "Flat wagon",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway freight car characterized by an open, flat deck without sides or a roof. It is designed for transporting large, bulky, or irregularly shaped goods that do not require protection from the elements. These wagons are suitable for carrying items such as machinery, timber, or containers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "flatcar",
    "flatbed",
    "truck"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "flatcar",
    "truck"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Flachwagen",
    "es": "vagón plano",
    "fr": "wagon plat"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flat-wagon/"
}