railroad

Meanings

• noun

  A large transport system for moving passengers or goods by train, consisting of a network of tracks and vehicles that run on rails.

• verb

  To transport (someone or something) by train.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

railway

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with railroad
jailroad , wharfroad , quayroad

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Variants

List of all variants of railroad that leads to same result
railroad , railroads , railroaded , railroader , railroaders , railroading , railroad flat , railroad flats , railroad worm , railroad worms , railroad bridge , railroad crossing , Underground Railroad , Underground Railway

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'rail' meaning a barrier, and the Old French word 'rod' meaning a wheel. The term 'railroad' emerged in the late 18th century to describe the new transportation technology.

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Trivia

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1. The first railway in the world was built in Wales, UK, in 1804.

2. The longest railway in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which spans over 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles).

3. The first locomotive in the United States was built in 1830 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

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Related Concepts

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1. Train: A self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails and is used for transporting passengers or goods.

2. Locomotive: A self-propelled rail vehicle designed to haul a train.

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Culture

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The railroad revolutionized transportation in the 19th century, making it possible to move large quantities of goods and people over long distances quickly and efficiently. It played a significant role in the industrialization of many countries, including the United States. Railroads have been extensively covered in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "railroad"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long train moving along a track, with cars connected by couplings. Visualize the wheels of the train moving along the rails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'railroad' with transportation, trains, and tracks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Rails Aid Locomotives' to remember the meaning of 'railroad'.

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