Associations to the word «Railhead»

RAILHEAD, noun. A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.

RAILHEAD, noun. The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.

RAILHEAD, noun. (military) An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and material.

RAILHEAD, noun. A railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution.

RAILHEAD, noun. The end of the completed track on an unfinished railway.