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narrow-gauge

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narrow gauge
n.
1. A distance between the rails of a railroad track that is less than the standard width of 56 1/2 inches (143.5 centimeters).
2. A locomotive, car, or railway line of this gauge.
narrow-gauge (nr-gj), narrow-gauged (-gjd) adj.
Translations
narrow-gauge [ˈnærəʊˌgeɪdʒ] adj (Rail) → a scartamento ridotto
narrow-gauge [ˈnærəʊˌgeɪdʒ] adj (Rail) → a scartamento ridotto


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