broad-gauge

broad-gauge
or broad-gauged adjective Date: 1858 1. wide in area or scope <
a broad-gauge effort
>
2. comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability <
a broad-gauge statesman
>

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  • broad-gauge — /brawd gayj /, adj. 1. Railroads. of or pertaining to equipment designed for a railroad having track of a broad gauge: broad gauge rolling stock. 2. of wide scope, application, or experience: broad gauge efforts to improve the health of our… …   Universalium

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  • broad gauge — noun a railway gauge which is wider than the standard gauge of 4 ft 8 1/2 in (1.435 m) …   English new terms dictionary

  • broad gauge — noun a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard 56.5 inches • Hypernyms: ↑railroad track, ↑railroad, ↑railway, ↑gauge …   Useful english dictionary

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