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broad gauge

/brɔːd ɡeɪdʒ/

Traducción: Ancho de vía férrea superior al estándar de 1435 mm (4 pies 8,5 pulgadas), utilizado a menudo para mayor estabilidad y capacidad en ferrocarriles de carga pesada o de alta velocidad.

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/brɔːd ɡeɪdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • esAncho de vía férrea superior al estándar de 1435 mm (4 pies 8,5 pulgadas), utilizado a menudo para mayor estabilidad y capacidad en ferrocarriles de carga pesada o de alta velocidad.

A railway track gauge wider than the standard 1,435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in), typically used for greater stability and capacity in heavy freight or high-speed rail systems.

  1. Railway track widthC1formal

    A railway track gauge wider than the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in).

    esAncho de vía ancho

    • Broad gauge railways are common in India and Russia.
    • The new line was built using broad gauge to accommodate larger trains.
    • Engineers debated the advantages of broad gauge versus standard gauge.
  2. Wide range or scopeC1formal

    A broad or comprehensive approach to something; a wide perspective.

    esamplio alcance

    • The report took a broad gauge of the economic situation.
    • His analysis uses a broad gauge, considering many factors.
    • We need a broad gauge of public opinion before making a decision.