Meaning
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, Philippines, UK) A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.
Synonyms
railway system
railroad line
rail line
tread road
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/
Etymology
From rail + way.
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