Phrase guide

passing loop

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

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noun

Meaning 1

On a single-track railway or tramway, an extra track provided at a certain place to allow two trains travelling in opposite directions to pass each other. It can also allow a faster train to overtake a slower one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Belarusian: раз’езд (razʺjezd) — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Czech: výhybna — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Finnish: junakohtauspaikka — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Norwegian Bokmål: kryssingsspor — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Norwegian Bokmål: krysningsspor — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: kryssingsspor — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Polish: mijanka — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Russian: разъезд (razʺjezd) — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Slovak: výhybňa — place where two trains can pass each other
  • Ukrainian: роз'ї́зд (rozʺjízd) — place where two trains can pass each other