English Expression · Intermediate
branch line
A secondary railroad route or one subsidiary to a railroad's mainlines
Pronunciation: say branch line
Meaning
A secondary railroad route or one subsidiary to a railroad's mainlines.
Example
But the states were generally concerned with the location of trunk lines and left it to cities and counties to worry about branch lines.
But the states were generally concerned with the location of trunk lines and left it to cities and counties to worry about branch lines.
Practice tips
- Practice branch line out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.