broad gauge

• Écartement des rails supérieur à l'écartement standard de 1435 mm (4 pieds 8,5 pouces), utilisé généralement pour une plus grande stabilité et capacité dans les chemins de fer de fret lourd ou à grande vitesse.

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).

   voie large

   • 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.

   large spectre

   • 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.