railway sleeper

English - Turkish

Definition of railway sleeper in English Turkish dictionary: travers; Demiryolu traversi
wooden railway sleeper: ahşap demiryolu traversi
wooden railway sleeper: (Marangozluk) demiryolu ahşap traversi

English - English

Definition of railway sleeper in English English dictionary: One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; (synonym) tie, crosstie, sleeper; A railroad tie/railway tie/crosstie (North America), or railway sleeper (Europe & Australia) is a rectangular support for the rails in railroad tracks. Generally laid perpendicular to the rails, ties transfer loads to the track ballast and subgrade, hold the rails upright, and keep them spaced to the correct gauge; railroad tie, beam used as the base for a railroad track

railway sleeper

Hyphenation

rail·way sleep·er

reylwey slipır

/ˈrālˌwā ˈslēpər/ /ˈreɪlˌweɪ ˈsliːpɜr/

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