Railroading

Definitions

1. The operation of a railroad.
   US, uncountable, usually
2. The class of people, equipment, terminology, and lore pertaining to railroads.
   US, uncountable, usually
3. A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“The recommendations of the Air Brake Association and the rules of the other railroads cited in this report⟳ differ⟳ in some respects, but the underlying intent of all is the common desire to prevent⟳ the most feared event in railroading - the irrevocable loss of control⟳ of trains descending mountain grades.”

“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.”

“Some at City Hall are perturbed that delivering the superhighway and other cycling schemes is becoming a “railroading” exercise.”

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