railroading

[ reyl-roh-ding ]
/ ˈreɪlˌroʊ dɪŋ /

noun

the construction or operation of railroads.
travel by railroad.

Origin of railroading

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; railroad + -ing1

Definition for railroading (2 of 2)

railroad
[ reyl-rohd ]
/ ˈreɪlˌroʊd /

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to work on a railroad.

Origin of railroad

1750–60; 1875–85 for def 9; rail1 + road

OTHER WORDS FROM railroad

non·rail·road, adjective pre·rail·road, adjective pro·rail·road, adjective un·rail·road·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for railroading

railroad
/ (ˈreɪlˌrəʊd) /

noun

the usual US word for railway

verb

(tr) informal to force (a person) into (an action) with haste or by unfair means