"twin-track" meaning in English

See twin-track in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} twin-track (not comparable)
  1. (British) pursuing two objectives by employing two simultaneous processes Tags: British, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-twin-track-en-adj-SNPAmsj- Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
  2. (rail transport) Synonym of double-track. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: double-track [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-twin-track-en-adj-D6Hb8DmH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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