"balloon loop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: balloon loops [plural]
Etymology: From its typical shape. Head templates: {{en-noun}} balloon loop (plural balloon loops)
  1. A looped section of track that allows a rail vehicle or train to reverse direction without having to shunt or even stop. Wikipedia link: balloon loop Synonyms: reversing loop, turning loop
    Sense id: en-balloon_loop-en-noun-HnYGjzNq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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