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broad gauge

[/brɔːd ɡeɪdʒ/]
nounpl: broad gauges
bitola larga
1. A railway track gauge wider than the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in), typically used in certain countries and regions
India uses a broad gauge railway system with a track width of 1,676 mm.
A Índia utiliza um sistema ferroviário de bitola larga com uma largura de trilho de 1.676 mm.
2. The distance between the inner edges of the two rails in a railway track that is wider than standard gauge
The broad gauge allows for higher speeds and more comfortable rides.
A bitola larga permite velocidades mais altas e passeios mais confortáveis.
Synonyms
wide gaugebroad-gauge railway
Antonyms
narrow gaugestandard gaugemetre gauge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bitola larga
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
bitola larga
Standard term used in Portugal
India
बड़ी लाइन (broad line)
Commonly referenced in Indian railway terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

broad-gauge railway system
broad-gauge track
convert to broad gauge
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