"replacing switch" meaning in All languages combined

See replacing switch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: replacing switches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} replacing switch (plural replacing switches)
  1. (railways) A pair of iron plates fitting over the rails, used as a bridge to replace on the track derailed railway stock.
    Sense id: en-replacing_switch-en-noun-D5VAoLgY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: railways, transport

Inflected forms

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