adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To derail on sharply curving track, usually due to incorrectly distributed weight

   "The train stringlined on a curve when the engineer increased power at the front."

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a derailment typically occurring when a train having improperly distributed weight starts or accelerates on sharply curving track not-comparable

Example

More examples

"The train stringlined on a curve when the engineer increased power at the front."

Etymology

From string + line.

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