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Meaning of catch points | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A set of points provided to derail rail vehicles out of control on a steep gradient.

UK

Examples

“Many freights were not fully braked, and catch points were provided on steep gradients to derail runaway wagons. The points cost money to maintain and were a hassle when wrong-line working was needed. With the Settle-Carlisle Line available as an alternative, all catch points were removed over Shap, which meant only fully braked trains could traverse the route.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

catch rope catch sight of catch step catch the queer catch the ten catch title

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