headshunt en · NOUN
Etymology
From head + shunt.
Meanings
- (UK) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| head shunt | alternative | lexicographic | |
| headshunts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
run-round · shunting neck · shunt spur