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- pronunciation:
- reIl
rod
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a road of parallel steel rails upon which railway cars travel.
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| definition 2: |
the entire stock of trains, tracks, manpower, and equipment that constitute a rail transportation system.
- similar words:
- rail
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| related words: |
line, track, train |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
railroads, railroading, railroaded |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to press or force through without due consideration.
They railroaded the resolution through the meeting. |
| definition 2: |
(informal) to accuse or convict (someone) unjustly, esp. with inadequate evidence.
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| definition 3: |
to transport on a railroad.
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| related words: |
enforce, force |
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