Meaning Of The Word Broad gauge

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Broad gauge Meaning

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broad gauge in American English
noun

broad gauge in British English
a width, between the rails of a railroad, greater than standard gauge (56.5 in, or 143.5 cm)
adjective: of, relating to, or denoting a railway having this track
adjective: of, relating to, or denoting a railway using a broad gauge
noun: a railway track with a greater distance between the lines than the standard gauge of 561⁄2 inches (about 1.44 metres) used now by most mainline railway systems

broad-gauge in American English
adjective: of or pertaining to equipment designed for a railroad having track of a broad gauge

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