railyard

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  • A group of connected railroad tracks used for storing and sorting railroad equipment.

Etymology

Compound from English rail (garment, gown) + English yard (rod, stick, enclosure, enclosed area, space, an enclosure, unit of length equal to 3 feet, staff, beam, enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, area).

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yard

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rod, stick, enclosure, enclosed area, space, an enclosure, unit of length equal to 3 feet, staff, beam, enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, area

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