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Word: railhead (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
  • military An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and materiel.
  • US The furthest point on a railroad under construction to which rails have been laid.

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