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tramroad

[ tram-rohd ]

/ ˈtræmˌroʊd /

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noun

(in a mine) a small railroad for trams.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of tramroad

First recorded in 1785–95; tram¹ + road

Words nearby tramroad

tramping hut, trample, trampoline, tramp stamp, tramp steamer, tramroad, tramway, trance, trance out, tranche, tranchet

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Example sentences from the Web for tramroad

From this time forward considerably less difficulty was experienced in working the coal trains upon the Wylam tramroad.
Lives of the Engineers|Samuel Smiles
The gauge of the first tramroad laid down had virtually settled the point.
Lives of the Engineers|Samuel Smiles
The first iron tramroad from Croydon to Wandsworth was completed July 24th, 1801.
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886.|Various
A tramroad or railroad, then; there was no other alternative.
'Puffing Billy' and the Prize 'Rocket'|Helen Cross Knight

He built a third, and ran it on the tramroad that passed by old Bob Stephenson's cottage door.
'Puffing Billy' and the Prize 'Rocket'|Helen Cross Knight

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