coboose

n. [ Cf. D. kabuis, kombuis, Dan. kabys, Sw. kabysa, G. kabuse a little room or hut. The First part of the word seems to be allied to W. cab cabin, booth. Cf. Cabin. ] [ Written also camboose. ] 1. (Naut.) A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Railroad) A car used on freight or construction trains as travelling quarters for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car. It usually is the last car of the train. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]