Broad-gauge

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge. not-comparable

    "a broad-gauge railroad track"

  2. 2
    Comprehensive; wide in scope. not-comparable

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"Broad-gauge track consists of both bullhead and flat-bottom rails, carried on a variety of sleepers—treated soft wood, hard wood, steel trough—and cast-iron pots and plates."

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