Standage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Standage is a noun meaning (rail transport, dated) Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
Meaning
(rail transport, dated) Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
More Meanings
- (rail transport, dated) A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.
- (rail transport) Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.
- (dated, mining) A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
Example Sentences
The distribution depot at Liversedge is equipped with parallel sidings for wagon standage.
[…] enhancements at Engine Shed Junction (to give 750-metre clear standage between there and Whitehall East Junction) […]
As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed.
Word Forms
- standages
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include station, bank, stall, tankstand, stowce, reservoir.
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