Definition of: railroad

(rāl′rōd′) noun
1. A graded road, having metal rails supported by ties or sleepers, for the passage of rolling stock drawn by locomotives.
2. The system of tracks, stations, rolling stock, etc., used in transportation by rail.
3. The corporation or persons owning or operating such a system.
—v.t.
1. To transport by railroad.
2. U.S. Colloq. To rush or force with great speed or without deliberation: to railroad a bill through Congress.
3. U.S. Slang To cause to be imprisoned on false charges or without fair trial.
—v.i.
4. To work on a railroad.