platelaying

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noun

The work of a platelayer, inspecting and maintaining the permanent way.

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Meanings

nounplatelaying (uncountable)
  1. uncountablerail transportThe work of a platelayer, inspecting and maintaining the permanent way.

Origin

From plate + laying.

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APA

platelaying. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/platelaying

MLA

“platelaying.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/platelaying. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “platelaying,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/platelaying.

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