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Moderaterailroad
The correct spelling is railroad.
How to pronounce railroad
/ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/
nounIPA: /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.A permanent road consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.
- 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.A single, privately or publicly owned property comprising one or more such roads and usually associated assets
- 4.A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.
verb
- 1.To transport via railroad.
- 2.To operate a railroad.
- 3.To work for a railroad.
- 4.To travel by railroad.
- 5.To engage in a hobby pertaining to railroads.
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