Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flangeway

/ˈflændʒ.weɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: flange-way
IPA: /ˈflændʒ.weɪ/

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An early type of railway that used flanged rails rather than flanged wheels.

noun

The gap in road surfaces, running rails at rails at junctions, etc, that allows the wheel flange of a rail vehicle to pass.

Example Sentences

"The factors in determining the width of flangeways between check rails and the main rail are the thickness of the wheel flange and the clearance allowed […]"
"The use of a high-temperature gas torch for melting the ice out of the check-rail flangeways, was found to be effective, although somewhat tedious; neglect of this precaution may cause derailment, [...]."
"Insure that ample flangeway is available between the open point of switch and the stock rail; this is controlled by flange width of crane wheels using the track system"
"Available at most hobby shops, this tool allows you to check track gauge, flangeway spacing and width, and many other dimensions."

Etymology

From flange + way.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈflændʒ.weɪ/

Inflected Forms

flangeways (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

flange rail

Synonyms

groove

Antonyms

edgeway

Questions

How do you pronounce flangeway?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflændʒ.weɪ/.
What does flangeway mean?: An early type of railway that used flanged rails rather than flanged wheels.
Where does flangeway come from?: From flange + way.

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