Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tracklaying

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: track-lay-ing
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The work that involves putting the track in place.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The renewal of track by cranes and special tracklaying machines which lift out entire 60 ft. lengths of old track and lay in pre-assembled 60 ft. lengths of new, allows the process of renewal to proceed at a considerably faster rate than possible by older methods."
"Bottom ballasting paved the way for the start of tracklaying in March and this £250,000 contract was scheduled for completion in 48 weeks."

Etymology

From track + laying.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does tracklaying mean?: The work that involves putting the track in place.
Where does tracklaying come from?: From track + laying.

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