Definitions
1.NounA point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
2.NounThe furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
3.NounThe top surface (head) of a rail."Alternative form: rail head"
4.NounAn area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and materiel.