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railhead

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8 lettersPronunciation /ˈɹeɪl.hɛd/Part of speech nounSorted aadehilrStarts with REnds with D0 clues
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Definitions

  1. a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution

Word origin

From rail + head.

Used in a sentence

  • The improved service to and from Taunton is fully justified by the passenger patronage to and from this town, which is a railhead for a large surrounding area.
  • It would also offer an important opportunity to move construction materials in bulk, using a new railhead.
  • By 1899 the railhead had reached the further edge of the Athi Plain at mile 315, and halted while the survey parties went ahead, and a supply base was established at the foot of the hills. This spot has become Nairobi.

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