aiguillage — meaning in English

English meaning

• point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
• shunt verb To move something (often a train) onto a different track or path.
• switch noun A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.

Senses

aiguillage is used for these senses in English:

• point (railroads, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch. [from 19th c.]
• shunt (rail transport) A switch on a railway used to move a train from one track to another.
• shunting The manipulation of railway rolling stock into different combinations or onto different tracks.
• switch (rail transport, US, Philippines) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.

point — full definition

1. noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
2. noun The main idea or purpose of something said or done.
3. noun A unit used for scoring in a game or contest.
4. noun A specific place or moment.
5. verb To extend a finger toward something to indicate its location.

shunt — full definition

1. verb To move something (often a train) onto a different track or path.
2. verb To divert something to a less important place or role.
3. noun A device or connection that provides an alternative path, such as for electric current or in the body.
4. noun A minor traffic collision.

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