tramroad

[ tram-rohd ]

noun

1. (in a mine) a small railroad for trams. tram.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tramroad¹

First recorded in 1785–95; tram ¹ + road

Example Sentences

From this time forward considerably less difficulty was experienced in working the coal trains upon the Wylam tramroad.

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The gauge of the first tramroad laid down had virtually settled the point.

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The first iron tramroad from Croydon to Wandsworth was completed July 24th, 1801.

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A tramroad or railroad, then; there was no other alternative.

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He built a third, and ran it on the tramroad that passed by old Bob Stephenson's cottage door.

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