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switchback

Syllabification: (switch·back)
Pronunciation: /ˈswiCHˌbak/
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Definition of switchback

noun

  • 1North American a 180° bend in a road or path, especially one leading up the side of a mountain.
  • 2British a road, path, or railroad with alternate sharp ascents and descents.
  • a roller coaster.

verb

[no object]
  • (of a road or vehicle) make a series of switchback turns:a road that switchbacked up blue and distant hills

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