Shunting

Shunting

British railway term for moving carriages/wagons to different tracks.

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"shunt"

Etymology & History

British railway locomotive movement. British railway operations terminology. Shunting engine British. Marshalling yard British activity. Reflects British railway industry vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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