trunk line
The term "trunk line" is versatile, applying to major pathways in transportation, telecommunications, and supply channels.
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Definition
B2Rail Transport
(technical)A main railway route connecting major cities or regions.
Example
- The new high-speed train will run along the trunk line connecting the two capitals.
B2Telecommunications
(technical)A primary telephone connection linking central offices or exchanges.
Example
- The trunk line was down, causing widespread telephone outages.
B2Infrastructure
(technical)A main pipeline or conduit for transporting large volumes of fluid or gas over long distances.
Example
- The oil company installed a new trunk line to increase supply to the refinery.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trunk line":
branch linerailway linesupply linedown linetransmission line