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    railroad
    /ˈreɪlrəʊd/

    noun

    • 1. a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run; a railway: "his uncle works on the railroad"
    • 2. a system of tracks with the trains, organization, and personnel required for its working: "the Union Pacific Railroad"

    verb

    • 1. rush or coerce (someone) into doing something: "she hesitated, unwilling to be railroaded into a decision"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRAILROAD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RAILROAD definition: 1. the metal tracks on which trains run: 2. the system of tracks, stations, trains, etc.: 3. to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › railroadRailroad Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of railroad, a word that refers to a road with rails for trains or a way of transporting or convicting someone. See synonyms, examples, history, and related phrases of railroad.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › railroadRAILROAD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Railroad definition: a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail.. See examples of RAILROAD used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRAILROAD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of railroad as a noun and a verb, and see how it differs from railway in British English. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and usage of railroad in sentences and collocations.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › railroadRailroad - definition of railroad by The Free Dictionary

    A railroad is a road composed of parallel steel rails that provides a track for trains or other wheeled vehicles. It can also mean to transport by railroad, to supply with railroads, or to force or coerce someone into action.

  7. www.britannica.com › technology › railroadRailroad | History, Invention, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · A railroad is a mode of land transportation that uses flange-wheeled vehicles on steel tracks. Learn about the history, invention, and types of railroads around the world, as well as their impact on society and economy.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › railroadRailroad - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of railroad. noun. a line of track providing a runway for wheels. “he walked along the railroad track” synonyms: railroad track, railway. see more. noun. the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight.