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| broad gauge (plural broad gaug·es) |
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wide track for railroads: a railroad track that has a distance between the rails that is greater than the standard 143.5 cm (56.5 in.) Broad gauge allows greater passenger comfort and carrying capacity, but increases the cost of construction.
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