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RAILROADS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Railroads.

Railroads - as a noun

Line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
railroad linerailway13railway linerailway system
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A line of track providing a runway for wheels

Example: "He walked along the railroad track"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
railroad trackrailway13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
track11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Railroads - as a verb

Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

Example: "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dragoon9sandbag11

Supply with railroad lines

Example: "Railroad the west"

Transport by railroad

Example Sentences

"The construction of railroads in the 19th century revolutionized transportation."
"Many jobs were created as a result of expanding railroads across the country."
"Freight trains on the railroads transport goods across long distances."
"Some people prefer traveling by railroads rather than flying."
"The decline of railroads began with the rise of automobiles and airplanes."
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Word Game Points

Is RAILROADS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, railroads is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RAILROADS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RAILROADS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, railroads is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAILROADS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RAILROADS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, railroads is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAILROADS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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