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shunting

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: SH AH1 N T IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The connection of an electrical component in parallel with another, the current being divided between them.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The manipulation of railway rolling stock into different combinations or onto different tracks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Arbitrage conducted between certain local markets without the necessity of the exchange involved in foreign arbitrage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, countable, uncountable

Topics: business, finance

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of shunt

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: posun — the manipulation of railway rolling stock
  • Finnish: vaihtotyö — the manipulation of railway rolling stock
  • French: aiguillage — the manipulation of railway rolling stock
  • Hebrew: עיתוק (it'uk) — the manipulation of railway rolling stock
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