"wye switch" meaning in All languages combined

See wye switch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: wye switches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wye switch (plural wye switches)
  1. (rail transport, US) A railroad switch, having a Y shape, in which one line splits into two lines that diverge at equal angles. Tags: US Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: Y points, equilateral switch [US]

Inflected forms

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