trunk line

trunk line

n.1. A direct line between two telephone switchboards.2. The main line of a communications or transportation system.

trunk line

n 1. (Telecommunications) a direct link between two telephone exchanges or switchboards that are a considerable distance apart 2. (Railways) the main route or routes on a railway

trunk′ line`

n. 1. a major long-distance transportation line. 2. trunk (def. 7). [1850–55]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	trunk line - line that is the main route on a railwaytrunk routerail line, railway line, line - the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
	2.	trunk line - a telephone line connecting two exchanges directlyphone line, subscriber line, telephone circuit, telephone line, line - a telephone connection

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