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noun • a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | ||||||||
| 33% | 7 | Found in both overhead valve and overhead cam engines | ||||||
noun • A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head. • A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism. | ||||||||
| 32% | 9 | Structures overhead that safeguard railways from heavy snowfall | ||||||
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Overhead Railways Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 10, 2023
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