railroad siding

/ˌreɪlˈroʊd ˌsaɪdɪŋ/
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Other forms: railroad sidings

Definitions of railroad siding
  1. noun
    a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
    synonyms: sidetrack, siding, turnout
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    type of:
    railroad, railroad track, railway
    a line of track providing a runway for wheels
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