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Railroad switch — For other uses, see Switch (disambiguation). A right hand railroad switch with point indicator pointing to right … Wikipedia
switch — I n. change 1) to make a switch 2) a switch from; to device used to open or close an electrical circuit 3) to flick, throw a switch 4) a master; power; time; toggle switch movable section of railroad track (AE) 5) a railroad switch (BE has… … Combinatory dictionary
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
Switch (disambiguation) — NOTOC Switch may mean: Technology * Switch, or (more formally) Electromechanical switch or Electric switch, all meaning a device for making or breaking an electric circuit, or for selecting between multiple circuits; in usage the former… … Wikipedia
switch target — A device so adjusted to a railroad switch stand that the switch cannot be opened or closed without shifting the targets, the white to a right angle position to the main track when the switch is closed, and the red to a similar position when the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
switch tender — noun : one that tends and operates a railroad switch; especially : a railroad yardman who throws track switches … Useful english dictionary
switch stand — An upright piece of metal upon which the lever which operates a railroad switch is mounted … Ballentine's law dictionary
switch lamp — noun : a lamp for indicating by the color of its light whether a railroad switch is open or closed … Useful english dictionary
switch´like´ — switch «swihch», noun, verb. –n. 1. a slender stick used in whipping or beating, especially a riding whip. 2. a thin, flexible shoot cut from a tree: »Not so long ago, exasperated mothers snatched off a switch from the lilac bush while ushering… … Useful english dictionary
switch´a|ble — switch «swihch», noun, verb. –n. 1. a slender stick used in whipping or beating, especially a riding whip. 2. a thin, flexible shoot cut from a tree: »Not so long ago, exasperated mothers snatched off a switch from the lilac bush while ushering… … Useful english dictionary
