Stringline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stringline is an adjective meaning (rail transport) To derail on sharply curving track, usually due to incorrectly distributed weight.
Meaning
(rail transport) To derail on sharply curving track, usually due to incorrectly distributed weight.
More Meanings
- (rail transport) Describing a derailment typically occurring when a train having improperly distributed weight starts or accelerates on sharply curving track
Example Sentences
The train stringlined on a curve when the engineer increased power at the front.
Word Forms
- stringlines
- stringlining
- stringlined
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sheeted, rottletrap, slope, steep, straight, sprung.
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