Definition

A location on a railway where trains load or unload goods, often used for military supplies or as a starting or ending point for train services.

Example

The army set up a base at the railhead to receive supplies more efficiently.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that old railhead near the river?

Yeah, I went there last summer; it was really interesting.

I heard they used to unload military supplies there during the war.

Exactly, it has such a rich history; we should explore it together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Railhead → The word is formed from "rail" (from Old French *raille*, meaning a bar or beam) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the top or end). A railhead refers to the end point of a railway line where trains load or unload goods or passengers.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bar' or 'beam' ('rail') that leads to the 'top' or 'end' ('head') of a railway line, which is where trains stop.

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