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reversing loops

reversing loops is the plural of reversing loop.

Meaning of reversing loop

Noun

reversing loop (plural reversing loops)

  1. A loop provided for the purpose of turning a train or tram round to face in the opposite direction. The vehicles themselves do not have to reverse.
    • Reversing loops at each terminal would obviate turning the car-carrying trains.1961 December, “The Channel Tunnel—a realistic proposal”, in Trains Illustrated, page 724
    Synonyms:
    balloon loop, turning loop

Questions about reversing loops

What is reversing loops the plural of?
Reversing loops is the plural of reversing loop.

Words near reversing loops in the dictionary

  1. reversing gear
  2. reversing gears
  3. reversing lever
  4. reversing levers
  5. reversing loop
  6. reversing loops
  7. reversing machine
  8. reversing machines
  9. reversing out
  10. reversing shaft
  11. reversing shafts

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