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railroad

The correct spelling is railroad.

How to pronounce railroad

/ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/

Say it like: Ray-lroa-d

The correct spelling is railroad. A permanent road consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on. For example: "Many railroads roughly follow the trace of older land - and/or water roads"

Usage Examples

Many railroads roughly follow the trace of older land - and/or water roads

Railroads can only compete fully if their tracks are technically compatible with and linked to each-other

The lawyers made the procedure a railroad to get the signatures they needed.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A permanent road consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.
  2. 2.The transportation system comprising such roads and vehicles fitted to travel on the rails, usually with several vehicles connected together in a train.
  3. 3.A single, privately or publicly owned property comprising one or more such roads and usually associated assets
  4. 4.A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.

verb

  1. 1.To transport via railroad.
  2. 2.To operate a railroad.
  3. 3.To work for a railroad.
  4. 4.To travel by railroad.
  5. 5.To engage in a hobby pertaining to railroads.

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