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halt

nounfemininetécnico/ɐpiɐˈðɐjɾɐ/low

a·pe·a·dei·ra

Definition

Secondary railway stop, usually without a passenger building or with minimal facilities, where trains stop only on request.
The regional train stops at Vale de Lobos halt.
The station was downgraded to a halt due to low traffic.
Common collocations
railway haltstop at the halt

Etymology

Derivado de 'apear' + sufixo '-eira'.

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