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headshunts

headshunts is the plural of headshunt.

Meaning of headshunt

Noun

headshunt (plural headshunts)

  1. (UK) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.
    Synonyms:
    escape track

Questions about headshunts

What is headshunts the plural of?
Headshunts is the plural of headshunt.

Words near headshunts in the dictionary

  1. headshrink
  2. headshrinker
  3. headshrinkers
  4. headshrinks
  5. headshunt
  6. headshunts
  7. headshy
  8. headsign
  9. headsigns
  10. headsit
  11. headsits

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