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burrowing junctions

burrowing junctions is the plural of burrowing junction.

Meaning of burrowing junction

Noun

burrowing junction (plural burrowing junctions)

  1. A junction where the diverging line descends to a level where it can pass under the main line, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.
    • The latter and the Basle-Gotthard freight traffic will both pass through Othmarsingen, but an additional line here and a burrowing junction will keep the Gotthard freights clear.1962 December, “Beyond the Channel: Switzerland: Transformation at Zurich”, in Modern Railways, page 417

Questions about burrowing junctions

What is burrowing junctions the plural of?
Burrowing junctions is the plural of burrowing junction.

Words near burrowing junctions in the dictionary

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