railway

English

/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
  • (chiefly) A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.

Etymology

Compound from English rail (garment, gown) + English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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