spur track

noun Railroads.

a short branch track leading from the main track, and connected with it at one end only.
Also called spur, stub track.

Origin of spur track

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby spur track

spur blight, spur gall, spur gear, spur gearing, spur on, spur track, spur veins, spur wheel, spur-of-the-moment, spurge, spurge family

Example sentences from the Web for spur track

  • A skilful bit of juggling put the roadster over on the ties of the spur-track.

    The Real Man |Francis Lynde

  • The engine uncoupled and panted off, leaving the car at rest on the spur-track.

    Rimrock Trail |J. Allan Dunn

  • Of this Brockway knew nothing, and he haunted the vicinity of the spur-track with great patience for the better part of two hours.

    A Romance in Transit |Francis Lynde

  • As she spoke the Rosemary stopped with a jerk and McGrath's fireman darted past to set the spur-track switch.

    A Fool For Love |Francis Lynde