Looking for the meaning of the word SWITCHBACK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SWITCHBACK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Switchback
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈswɪtʃbak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a road, path, or railway with alternate sharp ascents and descents
Short Definition:road, path, or railway with alternate sharp ascents and descents
Examples:- the path was a switchback of hills and wooded dales
- it is a switchback journey with many ups and downs
Definition:
a 180° bend in a road or path, especially one leading up the side of a mountain
Short Definition:180° bend in road
Examples:- the trail soon leads robustly straight up, with few switchbacks
- a switchback road
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