noun
crossrail
noun
1
A commuter railway that runs through the center of a city in a tunnel and continues into the surrounding suburbs.
"Several major cities have built crossrail lines to speed up commuter travel."
name
1
The Elizabeth Line, a major railway running through London.
"Crossrail finally opened after years of delays and cost overruns."
How to Use Crossrail
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of city-crossing commuter railway, and in the UK, the specific project now known as the Elizabeth Line.
Word Forms
crossrails plural
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Etymology
Formed from "cross-" plus "rail."