What is the meaning of railroad?

noun

Line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight.
- synonyms: railway, railroad line, railway line, railway system
A line of track providing a runway for wheels.
- usage: "he walked along the railroad track"
- synonyms: railroad track, railway

verb

Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means.
- usage: "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
- synonyms: dragoon, sandbag
Supply with railroad lines.
- usage: "railroad the West"
Transport by railroad. .

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