Reballasting
noun, verb
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process of renewing the ballast under railway track. uncountable
"Repair of the many tunnels and high masonry viaducts on the eastern side of Semmering, appears to have necessitated this single-line working, although complete rerailing with long welded rails and resleepering and reballasting are being undertaken."
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of reballast form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"Repair of the many tunnels and high masonry viaducts on the eastern side of Semmering, appears to have necessitated this single-line working, although complete rerailing with long welded rails and resleepering and reballasting are being undertaken."
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