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broad-gauge

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Examples

  • a broad-gauge railroad track

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Comprehensive; wide in scope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Belarusian: шырокакале́йны (šyrokakaljéjny) — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • German: breitspurig — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • German: Breitspur- — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • Hungarian: széles nyomtávú — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • Hungarian: széles nyomtávolságú — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • Hungarian: széles nyomközű — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • Polish: szerokotorowy — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • Russian: ширококоле́йный (širokokoléjnyj) — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
  • Ukrainian: ширококолі́йний (šyrokokolíjnyj) — (rail transport) relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge
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