noun🔗ShareA point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport."The grain was shipped by train to the railhead, where it was then loaded onto trucks for delivery to the local bakery. "vehiclesystemplaceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid."The railhead for the new railway line is just outside of town, so the construction crew is now focusing on laying the tracks there. "vehicletechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe top surface (head) of a rail."The worker checked the railhead for cracks and wear before the train arrived. "technicalmachinepartindustryvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and material."The railhead, a strategically important area at the end of the railway line, provided a crucial pathway for the army to bring in reinforcements and supplies. "militarypositionareawarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
