loop line en · NOUN
Meanings
- A secondary route which leaves a mainline, following a different route to the main line, before rejoining it several miles further on.
- A secondary route which forms a loop between two main lines, so that trains using it return to the same place.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loopline | alternative | lexicographic | |
| loop lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |