Phrase guide
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noun
A small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A service area or temporary lodging used during a longer journey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: whistle stop, flag stop
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: railway station, railroad station, railroad terminal, train station, train depot
noun
a stopping place on a journey
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: stopover
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stop
History
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