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orderboard
A movable signal indicating whether or not there are train orders to be picked up
Pronunciation: say orderboard
Meaning
A signal device at a railway station used to indicate to train crews whether they should stop to receive orders.
Example
The engineer watched the orderboard to see if he needed to stop at the next station.
The engineer watched the orderboard to see if he needed to stop at the next station.
Practice tips
- Practice orderboard 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 word is for advanced-level learners.