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How to pronounce “trap points

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Practice the English pronunciation of trap points with real speech in context.
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Destined for War: America & ChinaThucydides' Trap?"
Definition summary
(rail transport, UK) A set of facing points at the end of a crossing loop or side track parallel to a mainline which will direct a train into a sand drag if the signal on that line is passed at danger, thus preventing the train running onto the main line.

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How to pronounce trap points

Destined for War: America & China

Thucydides' Trap?"

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (rail transport, UK) A set of facing points at the end of a crossing loop or side track parallel to a mainline which will direct a train into a sand drag if the signal on that line is passed at danger, thus preventing the train running onto the main line.

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