replacing switch

noun

A pair of iron plates fitting over the rails, used as a bridge to replace on the track derailed railway stock.

Meanings

nounreplacing switch (plural replacing switches)

plural replacing switches

  1. railwaysA pair of iron plates fitting over the rails, used as a bridge to replace on the track derailed railway stock.
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