rail
road
Plural
railroads
1
a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them
- He works as an engineer for the local railroad company.
- The railroad connects the city center with the suburban areas.
- The railroad construction project was expected to be completed by next year.
- The railroad line runs parallel to the river for several miles.
- The scenic railroad tour offered stunning views of the mountains.
2
a track with rails along which trains run
A railroad is a track made of steel rails that trains run on. These rails are placed on wooden or concrete beams, which are spaced out along the track to support the weight of the trains and keep the rails in place. Railroads are designed to guide trains along specific routes, connecting different locations for transportation.
- He enjoyed walking along the railroad, listening to the sounds of the passing trains.
- She sat down on a bench next to the railroad, watching the trains pass by.
- The houses were built close to the railroad, so you could hear the trains.
- The railroad stretched into the distance, vanishing at the horizon.
- We crossed the railroad on our way to the park.
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