railroad track
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railroad track — noun a line of track providing a runway for wheels he walked along the railroad track • Syn: ↑railroad, ↑railway • Derivationally related forms: ↑railroad (for: ↑railroad) … Useful english dictionary
railroad track — The rails, ties, and ballast upon which the trains run. 44 Am J1st RR § 227. A way for the transportation of freight or passengers. A track used or intended for the purpose of transporting or moving produce, freight, or passengers in connection… … Ballentine's law dictionary
railroad track — railroad lines, locomotive tracks, steel tracks … English contemporary dictionary
railroad — /rayl rohd /, n. 1. a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail. 2. an entire system… … Universalium
Railroad tie — While wooden ties dominate North American railways, concrete is widely used in other parts of the world. A railroad tie/railway tie (North America), or railway sleeper (Europe) is a rectangular item used to support the rails in railroad tracks.… … Wikipedia
Railroad switch — For other uses, see Switch (disambiguation). A right hand railroad switch with point indicator pointing to right … Wikipedia
Track (rail transport) — Permanent way redirects here. For other uses, see Permanent way (disambiguation). Twin rail tracks in a wooded area … Wikipedia
Track transition curve — The red Euler spiral is an example of an easement curve between a blue straight line and a circular arc, shown in green … Wikipedia
railroad — rail|road1 [ reıl,roud ] noun count AMERICAN * 1. ) railroad or railroad track the metal track that trains travel on: a railroad that is no longer in use 2. ) a train company: B & O Railroad the railroad the system of traveling by train, and all… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
railroad — I UK [ˈreɪlˌrəʊd] / US [ˈreɪlˌroʊd] noun [countable] Word forms railroad : singular railroad plural railroads American 1) railroad or railroad track the metal track that trains travel on 2) [often singular] a railway system a) a railway company… … English dictionary
