headshunt
English
Etymology
head + shunt
Noun
Plan of a headshunt and run-around loop
headshunt (plural headshunts)
- (rail transport, Britain) A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.
Synonyms
- escape track (US)
See also
- shunting neck
- shunt spur
- run-round
Further reading
Anagrams
- headhunts