branch line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [branch, brahnch lahyn]
- /bræntʃ, brɑntʃ laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [branch, brahnch lahyn]
- /bræntʃ, brɑntʃ laɪn/

Definitions of branch line words

countable noun branch line A branch line is a railway line that goes to small towns rather than one that goes between large cities. 3
noun branch line a secondary route to a place or places not served by a main line 3
noun branch line a rail line, directly or indirectly connected with a main line, having its own stations and service. 1
noun branch line (rail transport) A secondary railroad route or one subsidiary to a railroad's main lines. 0
noun branch line a non-through line which joins a main line (or another branch or secondary line) and ends at a terminus. 0

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Origin of branch line

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Branch line

noun

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branch line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

branch line usage trend in Literature

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