trackbed

English

/ˈtɹækbɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • (rail) The foundation of a railway track.
  • (loosely) The land on which a railway was built (especially one that has been closed or dismantled).

Etymology

Compound from English track + English bed.

Origin

English

bed

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