"runpast" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: runpasts [plural]
Etymology: From run + past. Etymology templates: {{af|en|run|past}} run + past Head templates: {{en-noun}} runpast (plural runpasts)
  1. (rail transport, photography) A staged event, usually on a railfans' excursion, where a train runs past a group of photographers, who photograph the scene. Categories (topical): Photography, Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-runpast-en-noun-xD1my7fT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography, rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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