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noun
A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
Topics: business, mining
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noun
Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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noun
A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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noun
Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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History
From stand + -age.
