Trunk Line (Noun)
Meaning 1
A telephone line connecting two exchanges directly.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Line that is the main route on a railway.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The trunk line connected the major cities of the country, providing a vital transportation link for both passengers and freight.
- The railway company invested heavily in upgrading the trunk line to allow for faster and more efficient travel.
- The new high-speed train was designed to operate on the trunk line, reducing travel times between the capital and the largest city.
- The trunk line was built in the late 19th century and had been in continuous operation ever since.
- Maintenance crews worked through the night to repair a section of track on the trunk line that had been damaged in a recent storm.