railroaded

rail·road

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reyl-rohd]
- /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reyl-rohd]
- /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

Definitions of railroaded word

noun railroaded a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail. 1
noun railroaded an entire system of such roads together with its rolling stock, buildings, etc.; the entire railway plant, including fixed and movable property. 1
noun railroaded the company of persons owning or operating such a plant. 1
noun railroaded Bowling. a split. 1
noun railroaded railroads, stocks or bonds of railroad companies. 1
verb with object railroaded to transport by means of a railroad. 1

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Origin of railroaded

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60; 1875-85 for def 9; rail1 + road

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Parts of speech for Railroaded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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railroaded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

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Synonyms for railroaded

verb railroaded

dragooned — Simple past tense and past participle of dragoon.
expedited — Simple past tense and past participle of expedite.
goosed — any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.

All 3 Synonyms of railroaded