railhead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rail) A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
  • The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
  • (rail) The top surface (head) of a rail.
  • (military) 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 material.

Etymology

Compound from English rail (garment, gown) + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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