hold-clear

noun

plural -s

: a device for holding a railroad signal in any position other than its most restrictive

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase hold clear

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Rhymes for hold-clear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir