What does cast-iron mean?
Cast-iron means Alternative form of cast iron..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Alternative form of cast iron..
The only part of the passenger railway still in private hands is the rolling stock. The rolling stock companies (ROSCOs) have a cast-iron guarantee that come hell or high water, they still get their charges. Even if half the fleet is parked up in sidings, they are still entitled to all their payments.
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Cast-iron means Alternative form of cast iron..
Common synonyms include robust, iron.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The only part of the passenger railway still in private hands is the rolling stock. The rolling stock companies (ROSCOs) have a cast-iron guarantee that come hell or high water, they still get their charges. Even if half the fleet is parked up in sidings, they are still entitled to all their payments.
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