Phrase guide
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noun
A building, typically adjacent to or spanning a railway line, from where signals, points and (sometimes) level crossings are controlled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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Synonyms: signal cabin, signal tower
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The alarm-box of a police or fire alarm system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: signal tower
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: building, edifice
History
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Across languages
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