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flying junctions

flying junctions is the plural of flying junction.

Meaning of flying junction

Noun

flying junction (plural flying junctions)

  1. A junction where the diverging line crosses the main line on a bridge, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.
    • At the same time, NR will remodel two tracks to form the 75mph slow lines, with a flying junction at Thornhill where the lines from Wakefield Kirkgate and Leeds meet.2021 April 21, Philip Haigh, “NR submits detailed plans for TransPennine Upgrade”, in RAIL, number 929, page 12

Questions about flying junctions

What is flying junctions the plural of?
Flying junctions is the plural of flying junction.

Words near flying junctions in the dictionary

  1. flying jib boom
  2. flying jib booms
  3. flying jibboom
  4. flying jibs
  5. flying junction
  6. flying junctions
  7. flying kick
  8. flying kicks
  9. flying kiss
  10. flying kisses
  11. flying knee

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