broad gage

1 of 2

noun

: any railroad gage that is wider than standard gage

broad-gage

2 of 2

adjective

variants or broad-gaged
1
: having a broad gage
2
usually broad-gauge or broad-gauged : of wide scope

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of broad gage was in 1844

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broad gage

broad-gage

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“Broad gage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad%20gage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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