Derailment Definition

derailment
noun
  1. an accident in which a train runs off its track

"Derailment" in song lyrics

See how derailment is used in real songs:

  • "potterville train derailment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "class action lawsuit train derailment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror of Bihar train derailment"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

Usage tips for "derailment"

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