Crossrail

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rail that goes across something.

    "The stroke of the planer is remarkably uniform, the reverse taking place at the same the same screws which carry the crossrail."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of crossrail. alt-of
  3. 3
    A commuter rail line that crosses a major city through a tunnel and which continues for a significant distance into the surrounding areas, generally with relatively high speeds and widely spaced stations compared to an underground or metro. UK

    "A crossrail link to Aberdeen and Stonehaven is planned."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Elizabeth Line; a railway line in the South of England through London.

Example

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"Crossrail is one of Europe's largest infrastructure construction projects."

Etymology

From cross- + rail.

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