"signal cabin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: signal cabins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} signal cabin (plural signal cabins)
  1. (rail transport) Synonym of signal box Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: signal box [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-signal_cabin-en-noun-M089Sqej Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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