English Word · Intermediate

stringline

To derail on sharply curving track, usually due to incorrectly distributed weight

Pronunciation: say stringline

Meaning

To derail on sharply curving track, usually due to incorrectly distributed weight

Example

The train stringlined on a curve when the engineer increased power at the front.

The train stringlined on a curve when the engineer increased power at the front.

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