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RAILROAD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Railroad.

How to pronounce railroad:

US

Railroad - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
railroad linerailwayrailway linerailway system
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A line of track providing a runway for wheels

Example: "He walked along the railroad track"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
railroad trackrailway
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
track
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Railroad - as a verb

Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

Example: "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dragoonsandbag

Supply with railroad lines

Example: "Railroad the west"

Transport by railroad

Example Sentences

"The train derailed on the railroad tracks."
"He works for a railroad company."
"The railroad bridge needed repairs."
"The locomotive powered down the railroad."
"They traveled across the country by railroad."
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Word Game Points

Is RAILROAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, railroad is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RAILROAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RAILROAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, railroad is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAILROAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RAILROAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, railroad is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAILROAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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