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Shunting: meaning, definitions and examples

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shunting

 

[ หˆสƒสŒntษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

railway operation

Shunting refers to the process of moving railway cars or locomotives from one track to another to facilitate the organization of train traffic. It is an essential part of the operation of railway networks, allowing trains to be assembled and disassembled efficiently.

Synonyms

maneuvering, marshalling, switching

Examples of usage

  • The shunting of freight cars is crucial for timely deliveries.
  • Shunting can often create delays in passenger service.
  • The yard crew specialized in shunting operations.
Context #2 | Verb

to move trains

To shunt is to move a train or a train car from one track to another, generally within a yard or at a station. This action can involve various maneuvers to ensure trains are properly arranged for their intended routes.

Synonyms

redirect, switch, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The engineer had to shunt the cars to clear the main track.
  • They often shunt trains at night to minimize disruption.
  • He shunted the locomotive into the maintenance bay.

Translations

Translations of the word "shunting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desvio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umleitung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengalihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฝะฐะฟั€ะฐะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚ฤ…czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉviation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desvรญo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odklonฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odklon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸuntinq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desvรญo

Word origin

The term 'shunting' is derived from the verb 'shunt', which has its origins in the early 19th century, likely from a dialectal English term. Early railway systems required methods to efficiently manage the extensive tracks and carriages. As rail transport progressed, so did the complexity of operations, leading to the development of specific technical language including 'shunting' to facilitate communication among train operators and logisticians. The concept of shunting became formalized with the establishment of standardized operations in train yards, further cementing its importance in the railway industry. The word has also been adopted in various contexts related to the movement and management of objects in different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,765, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.