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Flag Stop (Noun)

Meaning

A small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The village of Oakdale has a flag stop on the regional railway line where locals can board the train to head into the city.
  • Trains only make flag stops at remote stations in Alaska where there is little to no regular foot traffic.
  • If no passengers signal the train to stop ahead of time, the conductor will not bother making a flag stop at the tiny station.
  • Travelers must request a flag stop in advance at the rural stations on the way to Yellowstone National Park.
  • It's been three years since the train made a scheduled flag stop at Willow Creek, instead requiring passengers to flag the train to get on or off.

Synonyms

  • Way Station
  • Whistle Stop

Hypernyms

  • Railroad Terminal
  • Train Depot
  • Train Station
  • Railway Station
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