"loot rail" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of loot + light rail Etymology templates: {{blend|en|loot|light rail}} Blend of loot + light rail Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} loot rail (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) The light rail system of Baltimore, regarded as a means for inner-city criminals to visit other districts to commit robbery. Tags: US, derogatory, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-loot_rail-en-noun-eWH48Dd7 Categories (other): American English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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