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over·head rail·way
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Princeton's WordNet
elevated railway, elevated railroad, elevated, el, overhead railwaynoun
a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
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overhead railway
An overhead railway is a type of railway system in which the trains or trams run on tracks elevated above streets, buildings, and other forms of existing infrastructure. The purpose of this design is to prevent traffic congestion and make efficient use of limited land space in urban areas. Examples include monorails and suspension railways.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overhead railway in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overhead railway in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- 高� 铁路Chinese
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