"reversing loop" meaning in All languages combined

See reversing loop on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: reversing loops [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} reversing loop (plural reversing loops)
  1. (rail transport) 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. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: balloon loop, turning loop
    Sense id: en-reversing_loop-en-noun-BkLdcmlH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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        "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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