switchback

ˈswɪtʃˌbæk
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Translation of switchback from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

hairpin bend

US
sharp bend in a path or road
US
  • Drivers must slow down for the switchback.Bestuurders moeten vaart minderen voor de haarspeldbocht.
2.

transportation

US
path or road with steep ascents and descents
US
  • The hikers followed the switchback up the mountain.De wandelaars volgden de haarspeldbocht de berg op.
3.

rail transport

TECH.UK
railway track with zigzag formation on steep slope
TECH.UK
haarspeldbocht zigzagspoor keerspoor
  • The train navigated the switchback with precision.De trein navigeerde de haarspeldbocht met precisie.

Verb

intr.
1.

movement

Rare
change direction sharply while moving
Rare
  • The road switchbacks through the hills.De weg slingert door de heuvels.
2.

zigzag movement

RareUK
move in a zigzag path or course
RareUK
  • The hikers switchbacked up the steep mountain trail.De wandelaars bewogen zich zigzaggend de steile berghelling op.
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  • switchback: sharp bend in a path or road
    (hairpin bend) haarspeldbocht
  • switchback: path or road with steep ascents and descents
    (transportation) haarspeldbocht

Synonyms and analogies of switchback in English

Examples of switchback in a sentence

  • Cyclists must be cautious on the switchback.
  • The road zigzagged in a switchback down the hill.
  • Cyclists love the challenge of a steep switchback.
  • The old switchback was a challenge for the new train driver.
  • Switchbacks are common in mountainous railway routes.
  • The cyclist switchbacks down the mountain trail.

Translations of "switchback" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
haarspeldbochtnf.

We hear more creaking and quickly turn around the next switchback.

We horen meer gekraak en draaien snel de volgende haarspeldbocht om.

Sanchez says there's a switchback.

Sanchez zegt dat er een haarspeldbocht is.

Switchback

50 beautiful photos and stunning video clips take you through inspiring scenery on a switchback trail.

50 mooie foto's en prachtige videoclips nemen u mee door prachtige natuur op een Switchback parcours.

This was the beginning of what was called operation "Switchback".

Dit was het begin van wat operatie "Switchback" genoemd werd.

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switchback: Examples and translations in context

It's quicker, shorter, and there's this huge switchback all the way up this hill, so that should be fun.

Het is sneller, korter en je hebt mooie haarspeldbochten... die helemaal naar boven lopen, dus dat wordt leuk.

A controlled switchback of PN 13-37 heading southbound on "T" 13 put 10-02 on the lead crossover switch and stationary on "T" 32.

Een gecontroleerde haarspeldbocht bracht PN 13-37 in zuidelijke richting naar 'T' 13 zette 10-02 op de voorrangswissel en stil op 'T' 32.

A controlled switchback of PN 13-37 heading southbound on "T" 13 put PN 10-02 on the lead crossover switch and stationary on "T" 32.

Een gecontroleerde haarspeldbocht bracht PN 13-37 in zuidelijke richting naar 'T' 13 zette de 10-02 op de voorrangswissel en stil op 'T' 32.

The Sonora allows to take switchback curves the shortest possible way. No turn is too tight no matter how hard you are pedalling, the stiff carbon frame takes you where you want to go.

Met de Sonora kunt u in haarspeldbochten de kortste weg nemen - geen enkele bocht op de trail is te scherp en hoe hard u ook trapt, het volumineuze carbonframe gaat daar heen waar u heen wilt.

Tony! There's a switchback coming up in 100 yards!

Tony, over 100 meter is er een haarspeldbocht.

Tell Gallo... there's a switchback at the end of the canyon.

Zeg tegen Gallo dat er haarspeldbochten aan het einde van het ravijn zijn.

Tell Gallo there's a switchback at the end of the canyon.

Zeg tegen Gallo... dat er haarspeldbochten aan het einde van het ravijn zijn.

Personalization for Framed Poster Set of silhouettes switchback.

Personalisatie voor Poster Set van silhouetten switchback.

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