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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines. British

Synonyms

All synonyms

escape trackescape track

Etymology

From head + shunt.

Related phrases

run roundshunt spurshunting neck

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