Derailed
verb
verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of derail form-of, participle, past
"Sparks from the derailed bogie of the train were first noticed by the signalman at Slough West box, who immediately sent to Slough Middle box the "Stop and Examine" signal, followed at once by "Obstruction Danger" when he realised that the coach was derailed."
Example
More examples"After some freight cars were derailed, services were suspended on the Chuo Line."
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