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nounclassification yard (plural classification yards)
plural classification yards
- USrail transporta railroad yard where incoming freight trains are sorted into various sidings.
Synonyms: marshalling yard
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna railroad yard where incoming freight trains are sorted into various sidings.
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