"single-heading" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} single-heading (uncountable)
  1. (rail transport) The haulage of a train by one locomotive. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: double-heading, treble-heading
    Sense id: en-single-heading-en-noun-TC45TnSG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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