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tramroad

[ tram-rohd ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tramroad1

First recorded in 1785–95; tram 1 + road
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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