"somersault signal" meaning in All languages combined

See somersault signal on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: somersault signals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} somersault signal (plural somersault signals)
  1. (rail transport) A semaphore railway signal that is pivoted in the centre of its arm.
    Sense id: en-somersault_signal-en-noun-AmStqeN5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Rail transportation Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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