railroad
n. path for a train made of parallel metal tracks v. transport via locomotive, convey by train | ||||
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Railroad Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BTS Transportation Expressions |
Railroad
Any surface transportation system that carries passengers, goods, materials, or property over rails. (FRA3)
All forms of non-highway ground transportation that run on rails or electro-magnetic guideways, including; 1) Commuter or other short-haul rail passenger service in a metropolitan or suburban area, and 2) High speed ground transportation systems that connect metropolitan areas, without regard to whether they use new technologies not associated with traditional railroads. Such term does not include rapid transit operations within an urban area that are not connected to the general railroad system of transportation. (49CFR225) (49CFR229) (49CFR245)
A person engaged in transportation by rail. (49CFR171)
See also Locomotive, Rail, Railway, Train.
Any surface transportation system that carries passengers, goods, materials, or property over rails. (FRA3)
All forms of non-highway ground transportation that run on rails or electro-magnetic guideways, including; 1) Commuter or other short-haul rail passenger service in a metropolitan or suburban area, and 2) High speed ground transportation systems that connect metropolitan areas, without regard to whether they use new technologies not associated with traditional railroads. Such term does not include rapid transit operations within an urban area that are not connected to the general railroad system of transportation. (49CFR225) (49CFR229) (49CFR245)
A person engaged in transportation by rail. (49CFR171)
See also Locomotive, Rail, Railway, Train.
Railroad Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Railroad
(n.)
Alt. of Railway
(n.)
Alt. of Railway
| WordNet 2.0 |
railroad
Noun
1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a railway system
(synonym) railway, railroad line, railway line, railway system
(hypernym) line
(hyponym) cable railway, funicular, funicular railway
2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"
(synonym) railroad track, railway
(hypernym) track
(hyponym) broad gauge
(part-holonym) line, railway line, rail line
(part-meronym) tie, railroad tie, crosstie, sleeper
Verb
1. compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
(synonym) dragoon, sandbag
(hypernym) coerce, hale, squeeze, pressure, force
2. supply with railroad lines; "railroad the West"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(derivation) railway, railroad line, railway line, railway system
3. transport by railroad
(hypernym) transport, send, ship
(derivation) railroad track, railway
Noun
1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a railway system
(synonym) railway, railroad line, railway line, railway system
(hypernym) line
(hyponym) cable railway, funicular, funicular railway
2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"
(synonym) railroad track, railway
(hypernym) track
(hyponym) broad gauge
(part-holonym) line, railway line, rail line
(part-meronym) tie, railroad tie, crosstie, sleeper
Verb
1. compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
(synonym) dragoon, sandbag
(hypernym) coerce, hale, squeeze, pressure, force
2. supply with railroad lines; "railroad the West"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(derivation) railway, railroad line, railway line, railway system
3. transport by railroad
(hypernym) transport, send, ship
(derivation) railroad track, railway
| The Devil's Dictionary |
RAILROAD
Railroad, (n.)
The chief of many mechanical devices enabling us to get away from where we are to where we are no better off. For this purpose the railroad is held in highest favor by the optimist, for it permits him to make the transit with great expedition.
Railroad, (n.)
The chief of many mechanical devices enabling us to get away from where we are to where we are no better off. For this purpose the railroad is held in highest favor by the optimist, for it permits him to make the transit with great expedition.
| ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION |
railroad
push a plan, force a person No, I didn't want to resign. I was railroaded into it!
push a plan, force a person No, I didn't want to resign. I was railroaded into it!
| Australian Slang |
Railroad
send or push forward with great or undue speed: “railroad a bill through parliament”
send or push forward with great or undue speed: “railroad a bill through parliament”
| English Idioms WM 1.3a |
railroad
push a plan, force a person
No, I didn't want to resign. I was railroaded into it!
push a plan, force a person
No, I didn't want to resign. I was railroaded into it!
| hEnglish - advanced version |
railroad
railroad
\rail"road`\, v. t. to carry or send by railroad; usually fig., to send or put through at high speed or in great haste; to hurry or rush unduly; as, to railroad a bill through condress. [colloq., u. s.] [
railroad
\rail"road`\ (rāl"rōd`), railway \rail"way`\ (-wā`), ] n.
1. a road or way consisting of one or more parallel series of iron or steel rails, patterned and adjusted to be tracks for the wheels of vehicles, and suitably supported on a bed or substructure.
note: the modern railroad is a development and adaptation of the older tramway.
2. the road, track, etc., with all the lands, buildings, rolling stock, franchises, etc., pertaining to them and constituting one property; as, a certain railroad has been put into the hands of a receiver.
note: railway is the commoner word in england; railroad the commoner word in the united states.
note: in the following and similar phrases railroad and railway are used interchangeably:
similar words(19)
railroad line
railroad flat
underground railroad
railroad tie
railroad track
elevated railroad
railroad station
railroad siding
railroad train
railroad engineer
railroad tunnel
railroad ticket
railroad worm
horse railroad
railroad bed
railroad car
railroad vine
railroad terminal
railroad man
railroad
\rail"road`\, v. t. to carry or send by railroad; usually fig., to send or put through at high speed or in great haste; to hurry or rush unduly; as, to railroad a bill through condress. [colloq., u. s.] [
railroad
\rail"road`\ (rāl"rōd`), railway \rail"way`\ (-wā`), ] n.
1. a road or way consisting of one or more parallel series of iron or steel rails, patterned and adjusted to be tracks for the wheels of vehicles, and suitably supported on a bed or substructure.
note: the modern railroad is a development and adaptation of the older tramway.
2. the road, track, etc., with all the lands, buildings, rolling stock, franchises, etc., pertaining to them and constituting one property; as, a certain railroad has been put into the hands of a receiver.
note: railway is the commoner word in england; railroad the commoner word in the united states.
note: in the following and similar phrases railroad and railway are used interchangeably:
similar words(19)
railroad line
railroad flat
underground railroad
railroad tie
railroad track
elevated railroad
railroad station
railroad siding
railroad train
railroad engineer
railroad tunnel
railroad ticket
railroad worm
horse railroad
railroad bed
railroad car
railroad vine
railroad terminal
railroad man
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
railroad
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| Dream Dictionary |
Railroad
If you dream of a railroad, you will find that your business will need close attention, as enemies are trying to usurp you.
For a young woman to dream of railroads, she will make a journey to visit friends, and will enjoy some distinction.
To see an obstruction on these roads, indicates foul play in your affairs.
To walk the cross ties of a railroad, signifies a time of worry and laborious work.
To walk the rails, you may expect to obtain much happiness from your skilful manipulation of affairs.
To see a road inundated with clear water, foretells that pleasure will wipe out misfortune for a time, but it will rise, phoenix like, again.
If you dream of a railroad, you will find that your business will need close attention, as enemies are trying to usurp you.
For a young woman to dream of railroads, she will make a journey to visit friends, and will enjoy some distinction.
To see an obstruction on these roads, indicates foul play in your affairs.
To walk the cross ties of a railroad, signifies a time of worry and laborious work.
To walk the rails, you may expect to obtain much happiness from your skilful manipulation of affairs.
To see a road inundated with clear water, foretells that pleasure will wipe out misfortune for a time, but it will rise, phoenix like, again.
| Phobia |
Siderodromophobia
Fear of trains, railroads or train travel
Fear of trains, railroads or train travel
Railroad Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Railroad
The right 'R'
hand, palm down, moves down an inch or two, and moves to the right in a small arc.
The right 'R'
Railroad Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Bowling Termes 1.0 |
Railroad
A wide open split with both pins on the same line (4-6, 7-9, 8-10, 7-10). (hole)
A wide open split with both pins on the same line (4-6, 7-9, 8-10, 7-10). (hole)
Railroad Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Rail transport
Rail transport is the transport of passengers and goods by means of wheeled vehicles specially designed to run along railways or railroads. Rail transport is part of the logistics chain, which facilitates the international trading and economic growth in most countries.
A typical railway/railroad track consists of two parallel rails, normally made of steel, secured to cross-beams, termed sleepers (U.K.) or 'ties' (U.S.). The sleepers maintain a constant distance between the two rails; a measurement known as the 'gauge' of the track. To maintain the alignment of the track it is either laid on a bed of ballast or else secured to a solid concrete foundation. The whole is referred to as permanent way (UK usage) or right-of-way (North American usage).
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