Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

treble-heading

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables: tre-ble--head-ing
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Treble-heading was again recorded on the Highland line on September 2 when the 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. from Inverness both passed Pitlochry with three Type 2 diesels."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

double-heading

Frequently Paired Words

double-heading

Questions

What does treble-heading mean?: The use of three locomotives at the front, or head, of a train.

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