ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a.
(1) : a point on a railroad at which traffic may originate or terminate
(2) : a point on a railroad in a theater of operations at which supplies for troops are unloaded for distribution and forwarding
b. : the end of a railroad line (as of one under construction)
2. : the top portion of the rail that carries the wheels of rolling stock