Slower-moving

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of slow-moving: more slow-moving comparative, form-of

    "It will also enable slower-moving freight trains to be recessed in the new down goods loop to await, if necessary, a suitable margin before proceeding to Stafford or Stoke and so reduce confliction with other main-line trains."

Synonyms

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amblingcautiouscircumspectcrawlingcreepingdeliberate

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"It will also enable slower-moving freight trains to be recessed in the new down goods loop to await, if necessary, a suitable margin before proceeding to Stafford or Stoke and so reduce confliction with other main-line trains."

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