SIDETRACK
\sˈa͡ɪdtɹak], \sˈaɪdtɹak], \s_ˈaɪ_d_t_ɹ_a_k]\
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a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
By Princeton University
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a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Hence, fig., to divert or reduce to a position or condition that is relatively secondary or subordinate in activity, importance, effectiveness, or the like; to switch off; to turn aside, as from a purpose.
By Oddity Software
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international pitch
- the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz A above middle C