railroading

rail·road·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [reyl-roh-ding]
- /ˈreɪlˌroʊ dɪŋ/
- /ˈreɪl.rəʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reyl-roh-ding]
- /ˈreɪlˌroʊ dɪŋ/

Definitions of railroading word

noun railroading a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail. 1
noun railroading an entire system of such roads together with its rolling stock, buildings, etc.; the entire railway plant, including fixed and movable property. 1
noun railroading the company of persons owning or operating such a plant. 1
noun railroading Bowling. a split. 1
noun railroading railroads, stocks or bonds of railroad companies. 1
verb with object railroading to transport by means of a railroad. 1

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Origin of railroading

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; railroad + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Railroading

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railroading popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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