парови́к

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nounmasculineinanimatecountable

1.
boiler, steam boiler, steam generatorengineering
В котельной ремонти́руют ста́рый парови́к.
They are repairing the old boiler in the boiler room.
Colloquial or technical shorthand for a steam boiler.
2.
steam engineengineering
Насо́с приводи́лся в движе́ние паровико́м.
The pump was driven by a steam engine.
3.
(rare) steam locomotive, steam engine (train)railways
По узкоколе́йке пыхте́л ста́рый парови́к.
An old steam locomotive puffed along the narrow-gauge line.
Colloquial; the usual word is «паровоз».
4.
(rare) steamer, steamshipnautical
К при́стани подошёл небольшо́й парови́к.
A small steamer pulled up to the pier.
Colloquial; the usual word is «парохо́д».

Examples

Дети с восторгом смотрели на паровик
The children watched the steam locomotive with delight.
На станции стоял древний паровик
An ancient steam locomotive stood at the station.
Старый паровик медленно тащил вагоны по рельсам
The old steam locomotive slowly hauled the carriages along the tracks.

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