"diamond junction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diamond junctions [plural]
Etymology: From the diamond shape that is formed by the four rails at the intersection. Head templates: {{en-noun}} diamond junction (plural diamond junctions)
  1. (rail transport) An at-grade junction between two crossing railroad tracks. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: flat crossing, flat junction, diamond crossing, level junction
    Sense id: en-diamond_junction-en-noun-eCuFRjf9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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