"multiple-aspect" meaning in English

See multiple-aspect in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} multiple-aspect (not comparable)
  1. (rail transport) Designating a colour-light railway signal which displays at least three aspects. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: multi-aspect
    Sense id: en-multiple-aspect-en-adj-tE~5wH~S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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