Abt system

UK/ɑːpt ˈsɪs.tm̩/UK/æpt ˈsɪs.tm̩/US/ɑpt ˈsɪs.tm̩/

noun

A rail system used in mountainous terrain with multiple cograils.

Meanings

nounAbt system (plural Abt systems)

plural Abt systems

  1. rail transportA rail system used in mountainous terrain with multiple cograils.

Origin

Named after the inventor, Roman Abt.

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APA

Abt system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abt%20system

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Chicago

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