wye switch

noun

A railroad switch, having a Y shape, in which one line splits into two lines that diverge at equal angles.

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Y pointsequilateral switch
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Meanings

nounwye switch (plural wye switches)

plural wye switches

  1. USrail transportA railroad switch, having a Y shape, in which one line splits into two lines that diverge at equal angles.

    When the wye switch is opened the home signal is automatically set at danger and the distant signal at caution.

    1909, Interstate Commerce Commission, Accident Adjustment Report, page 30

    Synonyms: Y points, equilateral switch

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA railroad switch, having a Y shape, in which one line splits into two lines that diverge at equal angles.

Similar
Y pointsequilateral switch
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