1. a small locomotive used for moving railroad cars around a rail yard
Usage: British
2. a person who operates a shunting locomotive
Usage: British

Examples

• The shunter pushed the freight cars into position.
• A diesel shunter moved the carriages to the maintenance shed.
• The experienced shunter carefully coupled the wagons together.
• Several shunters were working in the busy rail yard.
• The old steam shunter was replaced by a modern diesel engine.
• The shunter signaled to the driver before moving the train.