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broad gauge

 

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Noun broad gauge has 1 sense
  1. broad gauge - a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard 56.5 inches
    --1 is a kind of
    railroad track, railroad, railway; gauge

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Broad Gauge

Part of speech: noun

Sense: a measure of distance between the inner edges of the rails of a railroad track that is wider than the standard gauge

Usage: Broad gauge is often used in countries like India and Russia.

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Sample sentence: The trains in India are equipped with a broad gauge track which allows for smoother and more stable rides.


Broad Gauge

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: referring to a measurement or distance that is wider than the standard or average

Usage: The broad gauge highway has added lanes to accommodate more traffic.

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Sample sentence: The bridge was built to withstand the weight of broad gauge trucks.


Broad Gauge

Part of speech: verb (transitive)

Sense: to measure or evaluate something in a broader context or perspective

Usage: When assessing the impact of climate change, it is essential to broad gauge its effects on ecosystems and human populations.

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Sample sentence: As scientists broad gauge the potential consequences of deforestation, they emphasize its long-term impact on global climate patterns.

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