"burrowing junction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: burrowing junctions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} burrowing junction (plural burrowing junctions)
  1. (rail transport) A junction where the diverging line descends to a level where it can pass under the main line, the purpose being the avoidance of conflicting movements. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: flying junction
    Sense id: en-burrowing_junction-en-noun-Ihhg37Kr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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