Definition of "loop-line" [loop-line]

• A railway line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it at another point. (noun)

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• "From Bourg a loop-line traverses a picturesque country by Nantua to Geneva, 97 m."
• "E. by loop-line from the station St. Auban on the main line."
• "S.W. from Arvant, commences the loop-line of the Chemins de Fer du Midi, which traverses the lofty woodless highlands of Lozère, the coal-region of Aveyron, and the wine and olive department of Herault to Beziers on the Mediterranean line, between Cette and Narbonne."