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The railroad ran beside the river.
What does Railroad mean?
A railroad is a train track system.
Dictionary definition
A track system for trains, or the company that runs trains on those tracks.
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Workers repaired the railroad after the storm washed away gravel.
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The history article explained how the railroad helped towns share goods and information.
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What does railroad mean?
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WordRailroad.
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MeaningRailroad means A railroad is a train track system.
ExampleExample: The railroad ran beside the river.
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Synonyms
Words like Railroad
railwayUse for a system of train tracks and trains.
train lineUse for a route or system used by trains.
rail lineUse for the tracks or route trains follow.
Antonyms
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roadwayA contrast because cars use a roadway instead of train tracks.
air routeA contrast because airplanes travel through air rather than on rails.
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Railroad word family
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railroad
noun
railroads
More than one train track system or railroad company.
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