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construction
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the act or art of building or forming by putting together parts
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engineering
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the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.
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transcontinental
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passing or extending across a continent
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railway
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a railroad, esp. one operating over relatively short distances
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railroad tie
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one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
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fishplate
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A metal or wooden plate bolted to the sides of two abutting rails or beams, used especially in the laying of railroad track
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spike
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a naillike fastener, 3 to 12 in. (7.6 to 30.5 cm) long and proportionately thicker than a common nail, for fastening together heavy timbers or railroad track.
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locomotive
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a self-propelled, vehicular engine, powered by steam, a diesel, or electricity, for pulling or, sometimes, pushing a train or individual railroad cars.
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surveyor
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a person who inspects something officially for the purpose of ascertaining condition, value, etc
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foreman
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a person in charge of a particular department, group of workers, etc., as in a factory or the like.
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