section gang

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Noun section gang has 1 sense

section gang - a work crew assigned to a section of a railroad
--₁ is a kind of gang, crew, work party
--₁ has member: section hand

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Section Gang

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A group of workers, typically employed by a railroad company, responsible for the maintenance and repair of a specific section of railroad tracks.

Example sentence 1 (Singular sense):

The railroad hired a section gang to ensure the smooth operation of the tracks in that area.

Example sentence 2 (Plural sense):

The section gangs across the country work tirelessly to keep the railroad system in excellent condition.

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