koevanger

From koe +‎ vangen +‎ -er, likely a calque of English cow catcher.

• IPA^(key): /ˈkuˌvɑ.ŋər/
• Hyphenation: koe‧van‧ger

koevanger m (plural koevangers)

1. (rail transportation) a pilot, a cow catcher [from mid 19th c.]
2. (automotive) a bullbar, a large metal bumper [from ca. 2000]