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trunk line

/ˈtrʌŋk laɪn/

Traduction: Ligne principale ou voie majeure dans un réseau de transport ou de communication, par exemple une grande ligne ferroviaire, un circuit téléphonique primaire ou un câble central reliant différentes parties d'un système.

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/ˈtrʌŋk laɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • frLigne principale ou voie majeure dans un réseau de transport ou de communication, par exemple une grande ligne ferroviaire, un circuit téléphonique primaire ou un câble central reliant différentes parties d'un système.

A main line or route in a transportation or communication network, such as a major railway line, a primary telephone circuit, or a central cable connecting different parts of a system.

  1. C1formal

    A main line or cable in a telecommunications network that connects major switching centers or exchanges.

    frligne principale (télécommunications)

    • The trunk line carries thousands of calls simultaneously.
    • Engineers are upgrading the trunk line to increase bandwidth.
    • A fault in the trunk line disrupted service across the region.
  2. TransportationC1formal

    A major railway line or road that serves as a primary route for long-distance travel and freight.

    frligne principale

    • The trunk line connects the capital to the northern provinces.
    • Freight trains use the trunk line to transport goods across the country.
    • The government invested in expanding the trunk line to reduce congestion.