"joint line" meaning in All languages combined

See joint line on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: joint lines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} joint line (plural joint lines)
  1. (rail transport) A railway that is or was owned and operated by more than one company. Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-joint_line-en-noun-ZVj5JcIv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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