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signal box

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun signal box has 1 sense
  1. signal box - a building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains
    --1 is a kind of
    building, edifice

Definitions from the Web

Signal Box

Definition:

A signal box is a small building located beside a railway track equipped with various levers and control panels that allow railway personnel to operate signals and switches for the safe movement of trains.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) - A building beside a railway track equipped with levers and control panels for operating signals and switches.

Example Sentence: The train conductor entered the signal box to coordinate the safe passage of the approaching train.

Usages:

Usage 1:

(Popular) - Signal boxes were traditionally built using brick or wood materials and were an iconic feature of railway infrastructure.

Example Sentence: The old signal box at the train station is now a protected heritage site.

Usage 2:

(Local) - The signal box located at the junction controls the movement of trains towards different destinations.

Example Sentence: Due to a malfunction in the local signal box, train services have been temporarily suspended.

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