"block signal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: block signals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} block signal (plural block signals)
  1. (railways) One of the danger signals or safety signals which guide the movement of trains in a block system, often coupled with a switch so that opening or closing the switch also operates the signal.
    Sense id: en-block_signal-en-noun-vQuoTYgq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: railways, transport

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