Railhead Definition

rālhĕd
railheads
noun
The farthest point to which rails have been laid in a railroad.
Webster's New World
The point on a railroad at which supplies are unloaded and distributed.
Webster's New World

(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.

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Other Word Forms of Railhead

Noun

Singular:
railhead
Plural:
railheads

Railhead Sentence Examples

  • At once Christchurch became the railhead for Bournemouth, In 1863 an act was obtained for a 3½ mile extension to Bournemouth.

  • The nearest railhead and airport are both in Edinburgh; there are alternative railheads at Berwick-upon-Tweed and Carlisle.

  • Late night busses would be retimed to connect with incoming trains at a suitable railhead.

  • Planning permission has been granted for a new railhead there.

  • If it runs again next year and you want to use it, Amberley is the best railhead.

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Words Starting With

RRARAI

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DADEAD

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With R8 Letter Words Ending With D