RAILHEAD


Meaning of RAILHEAD in English

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

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