railroad tie
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railroad tie (plural railroad ties)
- (rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.
- A long, thin wooden beam used as a border in driveways, to hold in soil in gardens, etc.
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piece supporting the rails of a railroad
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