permanent way

noun British.

the roadbed and track of a railroad.

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Origin of permanent way

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby permanent way

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British Dictionary definitions for permanent way

permanent way

noun

mainly British the track of a railway, including the ballast, sleepers, rails, etc
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