Meaning & Definition of Railroad in English
English⟶
Railroad
/relroʊd/
noun
1. Line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
synonym:
- railway,
- railroad,
- railroad line,
- railway line,
- railway system
2. A line of track providing a runway for wheels
- "He walked along the railroad track"
synonym:
- railroad track,
- railroad,
- railway
verb
1. Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
- "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
synonym:
- dragoon,
- sandbag,
- railroad
2. Supply with railroad lines
- "Railroad the west"
synonym:
- railroad
3. Transport by railroad
synonym:
- railroad
Examples of using
A new railroad will soon be laid here.
The railroad isn't to blame for the slowness of the mail.
Tom is a big railroad executive.