railway
nounDivide railway into syllables:
rail · way
How to pronounce railway:
Definition of railway:
- railway (noun):
- railroad
- a line of track providing a runway for wheels.
- a railroad operating with light equipment or within a small area
Synonyms for railway:
broad gauge
crosstie
gantlet
line
narrow gauge
rail
rail line
railroad
railroad line
railroad siding
railroad tie
railroad track
rails
railway line
railway system
road
runway
sidetrack
siding
standard gauge
switch
tie
track
turnout
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