"twin-track" meaning in All languages combined

See twin-track on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} twin-track (not comparable)
  1. (British) pursuing two objectives by employing two simultaneous processes Tags: British, not-comparable
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  2. (rail transport) Synonym of double-track. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: double-track [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-twin-track-en-adj-D6Hb8DmH Categories (other): Rail transportation, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 46 54 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 54 Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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