headshunt

Etymology

From head + shunt.

headshunt means A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 92 out of 100.

noun

A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.