home signal

noun

A railway signal controlling entry to the next section of line. Originally it meant a signal governing entry into a station.

Meanings

nounhome signal (plural home signals)

plural home signals

  1. rail transportA railway signal controlling entry to the next section of line. Originally it meant a signal governing entry into a station.
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