sidetrack (n.)

  1. a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

    [ Syn: siding , railroad siding , turnout ]

    sidetrack (v.)

  1. wander from a direct or straight course

    [ Syn: depart , digress , straggle ]

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