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Siding

SY-dihng

/ˈsaɪdɪŋ/

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siding

Dictionary meaning

A short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass.

Examples

  • The broken locomotive was moved into the siding.
  • The siding on the house was painted a bright blue.

Synonyms: turnout

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