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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(rail transport, British) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines..
Use headshunt when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Headshunt means (rail transport, British) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines..
Common synonyms include escape track.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use headshunt where its definition matches the intended context.
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