reversing loop

noun

A loop provided for the purpose of turning a train or tram round to face in the opposite direction. The vehicles themselves do not have to reverse.

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Meanings

nounreversing loop (plural reversing loops)

plural reversing loops

  1. rail transportA loop provided for the purpose of turning a train or tram round to face in the opposite direction. The vehicles themselves do not have to reverse.

    Reversing loops at each terminal would obviate turning the car-carrying trains.

    1961 December, “The Channel Tunnel—a realistic proposal”, in Trains Illustrated, page 724

    Synonyms: balloon loop, turning loop

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA loop provided for the purpose of turning a train or tram round to face in the opposite direction. The vehicles themselves do not have to reverse.

Similar
balloon loopturning loop
Also see
balloon loop
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APA

reversing loop. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reversing%20loop

MLA

“reversing loop.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reversing%20loop. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reversing loop,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reversing%20loop.

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