aiguiller — meaning in English
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English meaning
- shunt verb To move something (often a train) onto a different track or path.
Senses
aiguiller is used for these senses in English:
- shunt (transitive, rail transport) To move a train from one track to another, or to move carriages, etc. from one train to another.
shunt — full definition
- verb To move something (often a train) onto a different track or path.
- verb To divert something to a less important place or role.
- noun A device or connection that provides an alternative path, such as for electric current or in the body.
- noun A minor traffic collision.