Switchyard
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Switchyard is a noun meaning (rail transport) Part of a railway with an arrangement of switches (or points) allowing trains to be diverted and reassembled.
Meaning
(rail transport) Part of a railway with an arrangement of switches (or points) allowing trains to be diverted and reassembled.
More Meanings
- (electricity) Synonym of substation.
Word Forms
- switchyards
- switching yard
Synonyms for switchyard
Depending on context, synonyms include substation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include switch, turnout, shunt, switchroom, marshalling, backshunt.
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