railroad
/rˈeɪlroʊd/
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Definitions
Noun
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
Noun
a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"
Verb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
Verb
supply with railroad lines; "railroad the West"
Verb
transport by railroad
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broad gauge
cable railway
cog railway
el
elevated
elevated railroad
elevated railway
funicular
funicular railway
gantlet
metro
monorail
narrow gauge
overhead railway
rack railway
rail
railroad siding
scenic railway
sidetrack
siding
standard gauge
subway
subway system
switch
tube
turnout
underground