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crossover [′krȯs‚ō·vər] (civil engineering) An S-shaped section of railroad track joining two parallel tracks. A connection between two pipes in the same water supply system or a connection between two water supply systems. (electricity) A point at which two conductors cross, with appropriate insulation between them to prevent contact. (electronics) The plane at which the cross section of a beam of electrons in an electron gun is a minimum. (engineering) The portion of a draw works' drum containing grooves for angle control so the wire rope can cross over to begin a new wrap. Also known as angle-control section. (genetics) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I started putting together a list of SUVs and crossovers that are scheduled to arrive in the coming years, and I began to get scared. Without them, trains would have to use crossovers at other places along the line, said Charles Stark, the MTA executive officer for construction. Similarly, the crossover vehicle trend center provides shoppers with an explanation of the newest class of vehicles on the road, crossovers, also known as CUVs. |
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