noun🔗ShareA point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport."The construction company trucked the heavy machinery from the railheads to the building site. "technicalvehiclesystemindustryplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.""Supplies were unloaded at the railheads, then transported by trucks to the construction site further up the mountain." "vehicletechnicalindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe top surface (head) of a rail."The maintenance crew inspected the railheads for cracks and wear before the train arrived. "technicalpartmachinevehicleindustryChat 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."After the city's railheads fell to the invading army, the continuous flow of supplies and reinforcements allowed them to quickly secure the surrounding area. "militarypositionareawarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading