Intermodal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A shipping container for intermodal use.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to more than one mode of transport. not-comparable

    "an intermodal station which provides transfers between buses and trains"

Example

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"an intermodal station which provides transfers between buses and trains"

Etymology

From inter- + modal.

Related phrases

balanced transportation

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