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double-track

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: twin-track

Antonyms: single-track

2

verb

Meaning 2

To provide double track.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From double + track.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: dobbeltsporet — railways: having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions
  • German: zweigleisig — railways: having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions
  • Irish: déraonach — railways: having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions
  • Japanese: 複線 (fukusen) — railways: having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions
  • Polish: dwutorowy — railways: having a pair of tracks in order to allow trains to pass in opposite directions
Real reading context

double-track in complete knowledge articles