railroading

English

Verb

railroading

  1. present participle of railroad

Noun

railroading (usually uncountable, plural railroadings)

  1. (rail transport, US) The operation of a railroad.
    • 1999, Marty McGuirk, N Scale Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby (page 5)
      The terminology used in model railroading is one of the toughest things for beginners, but don't try to memorize everything all at once. You may not know the difference between a PS-1 and a GP7 today, but with time you'll be talking like an old hand.
  2. (rail transport, US) The class of people, equipment, terminology, and lore pertaining to railroads. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  3. A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.
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