railhead

ˈreɪlˌhɛd

Definition

Definition of railhead - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

rail transport

TECH.

point where goods are loaded or unloaded

TECH.

The railhead was busy with cargo operations.

depot

terminal

railway

TECH.

the furthest point reached by railway construction

TECH.

The workers celebrated reaching the new railhead.

terminal

terminus

military logistics

TECH.

forward position where troops and supplies are unloaded

TECH.

The army established a railhead to support operations in the area..

supply depot

rail surface

TECH.

the top surface of a railway rail

TECH.

Maintenance is required to keep the railhead smooth.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of railhead

the furthest point reached by railway construction
the top surface of a railway rail

Origin of railhead

English, rail (track) + head (end)

Examples of railhead in a sentence

The new railhead improved the town's economy.
The railhead marked the end of the line.
Supplies were transported to the railhead.
Supplies were delivered to the railhead.
The railhead was crucial for the mission's success.
Inspectors checked the railhead for any signs of wear.

The railhead must be polished regularly for safety.

View all translations of railhead

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:terminus ferroviaire, tête de ligne, ...
German:Umschlagbahnhof, Bahnendpunkt, ...
Italian:stazione di carico, capolinea ferroviario, ...
Spanish:terminal ferroviaria, punto ferroviario, ...
Portuguese:terminal ferroviário, fim da linha, ...
Chinese:铁路装卸点, 铁路线终点, ...
Japanese:鉄道の終点, 鉄道終点, ...
Arabic:محطة تفريغ, نِهَايَة السِّكِّة الحَدِيد, ...
Hebrew:מָקוֹם פְּרִיקָה וְהַטְעָנָה, קְצֵה הַמְּסִלָּה, ...
Russian:железнодорожная станция, конец железной дороги, ...
Ukrainian:залізнична станція, кінець залізниці, ...
Hindi:रेलहेड, रेलवे सिरा, ...
Bengali:রেলহেড, রেলপথের শেষ প্রান্ত, ...
Catalan:terminal ferroviària, cap de via, ...
Czech:překladiště, koncový bod tratě, ...
Danish:jernbaneterminal, jernbaneende, ...
Dutch:rangeerterrein, spoorwegkop, ...
Greek:σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός φόρτωσης, σιδηροδρομικό τέρμα, ...
Hungarian:rakodóhely, vasútvég, ...
Khmer:ទីតាំងផ្ទុក ឬដកទំនិញនៅផ្លូវដែក, ចំណុចចុងក្រោយនៃការសាងសង់ផ្លូវដែក, ...
Korean:철도 종점, 철도 말단, ...
Persian:ایستگاه بارگیری, انتهای راه‌آهن, ...
Polish:stacja przeładunkowa, koniec toru, ...
Portuguese (BR):terminal ferroviário, cabeça de linha, ...
Romanian:capăt de linie, terminus feroviar, ...
Swedish:järnvägsknut, järnvägsslutstation, ...
Thai:สถานีปลายทางรถไฟ, ปลายทางรถไฟ, ...
Turkish:demiryolu başı, ray başı, ...
Vietnamese:ga hàng hóa, đầu đường sắt, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of railhead - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of railhead

Origin of railhead

Terms related to railhead

Examples of railhead in a sentence

View all translations of railhead

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery