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RAILROAD Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word railroad. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word railroad. (close relations)
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railway
nounn
noun

• line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

• a line of track providing a runway for wheels

line
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formation of people or things one beside another

• a mark that is long relative to its width

• a formation of people or things one behind another

• a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

• text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen

• a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

• a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)

• a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a connected series of events or actions or developments

• a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a pipe used to transport liquids or gases

• the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed

• a telephone connection

• acting in conformity

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible

• the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

• in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area

• (often plural) a means of communication or access

• a particular kind of product or merchandise

• a commercial organization serving as a common carrier

• space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising

• the maximum credit that a customer is allowed

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress

• a short personal letter

• a conceptual separation or distinction

• mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it

verb

• be in line with; form a line along

• cover the interior of

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• mark with lines

• fill plentifully

• reinforce with fabric

route
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an established line of travel or access

• an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

verb

• send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

• send via a specific route

• divert in a specified direction

track
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line or route along which something travels or moves

• evidence pointing to a possible solution

• a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels

• a course over which races are run

• a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc

• an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground

• (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data

• a groove on a phonograph recording

• a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

• any road or path affording passage especially a rough one

• the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track

verb

• carry on the feet and deposit

• observe or plot the moving path of something

• go after with the intent to catch

• travel across or pass over

• make tracks upon

train
verb, nounv, n
noun

• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

• a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

• a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

• a series of consequences wrought by an event

• piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

verb

• create by training and teaching

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• educate for a future role or function

• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

• travel by rail or train

• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

transportation
nounn
noun

• a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

• the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966

• the act of moving something from one location to another

• the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

• the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

• the act of expelling a person from their native land

dragoon
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen

verb

• compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

• subjugate by imposing troops

sandbag
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

verb

• treat harshly or unfairly

• compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

• hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

• downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling

• protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up

railroad line
nounn
noun

• line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

railroad track
nounn
noun

• a line of track providing a runway for wheels

railway line
nounn
noun

• line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

• the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed

railway system
nounn
noun

• line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

Best Hypernyms For RAILROAD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for railroad, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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