"waybeam" meaning in All languages combined

See waybeam on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: waybeams [plural]
Etymology: From way + beam Etymology templates: {{af|en|way|beam}} way + beam Head templates: {{en-noun}} waybeam (plural waybeams)
  1. (rail transport) A longitudinal timber supporting railway track, especially on a bridge. Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-waybeam-en-noun-hUsqtsGU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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