Railroad Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
A railroad is a system of tracks, trains, and related equipment used to transport people or goods by rail. In some contexts, especially in American English, it can also refer to the railway company or the track itself.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
In American English, 'railroad' is the usual word; in British English, 'railway' is more common. It is mainly a noun here, but as a verb 'railroad' can also mean forcing something through quickly or unfairly, which is a different meaning. Common phrases include 'railroad tracks' and 'railroad company'.
उदाहरण वाक्य
The railroad goes through our town.
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He works for the railroad.
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The new railroad will carry goods to the port.
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My grandfather spent forty years working on the railroad.
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The town grew fast after the railroad arrived.
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People here still call the tracks the old railroad.
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