railroad
1. [ noun ] (transportation,business) line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a railway system
Synonyms: railway railway_system railway_line railroad_line
Related terms: line metro rail scenic_railway cog_railway monorail el cable_railway
2. [ verb ] supply with railroad lines
Examples:

"railroad the West"

Related terms: supply railway
3. [ verb ] (transportation) transport by railroad
Related terms: transport railroad_track
4. [ noun ] (transportation) a line of track providing a runway for wheels
Synonyms: railway railroad_track
Examples:

"he walked along the railroad track"

Related terms: track line siding broad_gauge narrow_gauge standard_gauge switch gantlet line track tie
5. [ verb ] compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
Synonyms: sandbag dragoon
Examples:

"They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"

Related terms: coerce
Similar spelling:   railroader
  railroading