Phrase guide

railroad line

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of railway line.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: railway line

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: railway, railroad, railway line, railway system

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: line

Narrower terms: cable railway, funicular, funicular railway, cog railway, rack railway, elevated railway, elevated railroad, elevated, el, overhead railway, metro, tube, underground, subway system, subway, monorail, rail, scenic railway

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