spur track


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spur track

n.
A short side track that connects with the main track of a railroad system.
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Noun1.spur track - a railway line connected to a trunk line
branch line, spur
rail line, railway line, line - the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
loop-line - a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on
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