Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burrowing junction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: bur-row-ing junc-tion
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A junction where the diverging line descends to a level where it can pass under the main line, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.

Example Sentences

"The latter and the Basle-Gotthard freight traffic will both pass through Othmarsingen, but an additional line here and a burrowing junction will keep the Gotthard freights clear."

Inflected Forms

burrowing junctions (plural)

Phrases

flying junction

Frequently Paired Words

flying junction

Questions

What does burrowing junction mean?: A junction where the diverging line descends to a level where it can pass under the main line, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements.

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