Derailment: meaning, definitions and examples
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derailment
[ diːˈreɪlmənt ]
train accident
The derailment is the unexpected and sudden off-track movement of a train, often resulting in damage to the train, tracks, and potentially causing injuries or fatalities.
Synonyms
off-track movement, train accident
Examples of usage
- The derailment of the train was caused by a faulty track switch.
- After the derailment, emergency services were called to the scene to assist with the injured passengers.
- The investigation into the derailment revealed a maintenance issue with the tracks.
- The derailment delayed train services for several hours.
- The derailment was a major news story, with reporters on the scene providing updates.
Translations
Translations of the word "derailment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descarrilamento
🇮🇳 पटरी से उतरना
🇩🇪 Entgleisung
🇮🇩 tergelincir
🇺🇦 сходження з рейок
🇵🇱 wykolejenie
🇯🇵 脱線 (dassen)
🇫🇷 déraillement
🇪🇸 descarrilamiento
🇹🇷 raydan çıkma
🇰🇷 탈선 (talson)
🇸🇦 خروج عن السكة
🇨🇿 vykolejení
🇸🇰 vykoľajenie
🇨🇳 脱轨 (tuōguǐ)
🇸🇮 iztirjenje
🇮🇸 úrsporing
🇰🇿 рельстен шығу
🇬🇪 რელსებიდან გადაბრუნება
🇦🇿 reysdən çıxma
🇲🇽 descarrilamiento
Etymology
The word 'derailment' originated from the verb 'derail', which dates back to the early 19th century. The concept of a train coming off its tracks has been a concern since the development of railways. The word embodies the unexpected and potentially dangerous nature of such an event, highlighting the importance of safety measures in the transportation industry.
See also: derailed.