branch line

/bræntʃ laɪn/
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Other forms: branch lines

Definitions of branch line
  1. noun
    a railway line connected to a trunk line
    synonyms: spur, spur track
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    types:
    loop-line
    a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on
    type of:
    line, rail line, railway line
    the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
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