railhead
Pronunciation: [ˈreɪlˌhɛd]
Word
Context: "transportation"
(noun) a railhead is the end of a railway line or a place where goods are loaded and unloaded. It’s usually where trains begin or stop for their trips.
Example
The new railhead allows more goods to be transported quickly to the city.
Example
There wasn't a railhead close enough, so the goods had to be transported by truck instead.
Example
Is this the railhead where the train picks up all the supplies?
Context: "military"
(noun) in a military context, a railhead refers to a place where troops or supplies are moved onto or off of trains during a military operation.
Example
The supplies were delivered to the railhead, ready for the soldiers.
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The railhead was not used for transport during the last mission because there were no supplies available.
Example
Where is the closest railhead for the army's supplies?
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