broad-gauge
adj 2
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1BROAD-GAUGE + NOUN
railroad
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adj
1
Relating to broad gauge or having a broad gauge.
a broad-gauge railroad track
Broad-gauge track consists of both bullhead and flat-bottom rails, carried on a variety of sleepers—treated soft wood, hard wood, steel trough—and cast-iron pots and plates.
2
Comprehensive; wide in scope.
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a broad-gauge railroad track
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Broad-gauge track consists of both bullhead and flat-bottom rails, carried on a variety of sleepers—treated soft wood, hard wood, steel trough—and cast-iron pots and plates.
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An offensive against Germany would require large forces and offered no certain prospect of success. An attack on Austria promised great victories, the destruction of the whole Austrian army and of the
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