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diamond crossing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An at-grade junction between two crossing railroad tracks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Examples

  • Holonym: diamond crossover

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flat crossing, flat junction, diamond junction, level junction

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the diamond shape that is formed by the four rails at the intersection.