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noun
The operation of a railroad.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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noun
The class of people, equipment, terminology, and lore pertaining to railroads.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, uncountable, usually
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verb
present participle and gerund of railroad
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rail technology
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: technology, engineering
Narrower terms: magnetic levitation, maglev
History
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