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wye switches

wye switches is the plural of wye switch.

Meaning of wye switch

Noun

wye switch (plural wye switches)

  1. (US) A railroad switch, having a Y shape, in which one line splits into two lines that diverge at equal angles.
    • When the wye switch is opened the home signal is automatically set at danger and the distant signal at caution.1909, Interstate Commerce Commission, Accident Adjustment Report, page 30
    Synonyms:
    Y points, equilateral switch

Questions about wye switches

What is wye switches the plural of?
Wye switches is the plural of wye switch.

Words near wye switches in the dictionary

  1. wye cables
  2. wye level
  3. wye levels
  4. Wye River
  5. wye switch
  6. wye switches
  7. Wye Valley
  8. Wye with Hinxhill
  9. wyed
  10. Wyee
  11. Wyee Point

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