single track

noun

A single rail line, where trains can only run in one direction at a time between passing points.

Meanings

nounsingle track (plural single tracks)

plural single tracks

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of singletrack.
  2. rail transportA single rail line, where trains can only run in one direction at a time between passing points.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 單線 /单线
  • 單線 /单线 (dānxiàn)single rail line
Japanese 単線
  • 単線 (tansen)single rail line
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Chicago

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

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