Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

track-circuited

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: track---cir-cuit-ed
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of a section of railway line, provided with track circuits.

Example Sentences

"In recent issues two replies have been given to correspondents concerning the function of the diamond-shaped enamelled white plates fixed to signalposts, which are to indicate to enginemen that the section of line is track-circuited, so that action under Rule 55 of the Rule Book is unnecessary."
"Some 60 miles of single line (with long and short crossing loops at suitable intervals) will be continuously track-circuited and colour light-signalled under the control of one signalbox at Llandrindod Wells, enabling 18 existing signalboxes to be closed."

Etymology

From track circuit + -ed.

Phrases

track-circuiting

Frequently Paired Words

track-circuiting

Questions

What does track-circuited mean?: Of a section of railway line, provided with track circuits.
Where does track-circuited come from?: From track circuit + -ed.

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