Hi-rail

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Interface equipment used to mount road-going trucks to railroads, allowing the rails to guide the truck.
  2. 2
    A truck or vehicle equipped with hi-rail interface equipment.

Etymology

Abbreviation of highway-rail.

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