noun
railhead
Railhead (noun) means a point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
noun
1
A point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
2
The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
3
The top surface (head) of a rail.
4
An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and materiel.
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Etymology
From rail + head.
Rhymes for railhead
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What is the meaning of railhead?
"railhead" (noun) means a point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
What are the different meanings of railhead?
"railhead" has 3 main meanings: 1. A point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport; 2. The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid; 3. The top surface (head) of a rail.