spoorwegen

Definitions of spoorwegen
  1. noun
    short for railway
    synonyms: spoorweg
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    type of:
    spoorlijn, spoorwegmaatschappij
    line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
  2. noun
    a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
    synonyms: rail, spoorrail, spoorstaaf, spoorweg
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    types:
    geleidingshek, middenbermbeveiliging
    a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
    hakkebord, reling, verschansing
    the railing around the stern of a ship
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