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Switchback in a sentence

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Switchback meaning

  1. A railway track on a steep slope in a zigzag formation, in which a train travels in a reverse direction at each switch.
  2. A railway track on which there are steep ascents and descents, a train moving partially or fully by the force of gravity using the momentum generated when descending to travel up an ascending part of the track; especially (British, dated), such a track built for fun rides at an amusement park; a type of rollercoaster.
  3. A flight path consisting of a series of steep ascents and descents, generally flown as a stunt.

Using Switchback

  • The main meaning on this page is: A railway track on a steep slope in a zigzag formation, in which a train travels in a reverse direction at each switch. | A railway track on which there are steep ascents and descents, a train moving partially or fully by the force of gravity using the momentum generated when descending to travel up an ascending part of the track; especially (British, dated), such a track built for fun rides at an amusement park; a type of rollercoaster. | A flight path consisting of a series of steep ascents and descents, generally flown as a stunt.
  • In the example corpus, switchback often appears in combinations such as: the switchback.

Context around Switchback

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 5 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 9 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

guns 1× installing 1× mile 1× famous 1×

Often after:

creek 1× steps 1× arista 1× trollstigen 1× section 1×

Sentence patterns with Switchback

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

43 mile switchback that is 1× and installing switchback steps on 1× areas of switchback and arista 1× coaster called switchback a parachute 1× in the switchback arista and 1× market and switchback creek properties 1× of the switchback section it 1× the famous switchback trollstigen route 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

during the year 1× i first encountered 1× known as death 1× those technical challenges 1× to improve the 1×

Common sentence endings:

a missed opportunity 1× across a mountain 1× are under construction 1× drop 610 meters 1× lower kuskanax trail 1× sisters vein systems 1×

Words around Switchback

Just before it in the word index:

switchable 19 switch 3.976 switalski 2 switala 2 swit 2 swissx 3

Just after it in the word index:

switchbacks 18 switchblade 27 switchblades 2 switchboard 24 switchboards 9 switchcraft 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aab 13 aamer 13 aave 13 abdelmadjid 13 abdulkarim 13 abdulsalami 13

Corpus analysis for Switchback

  • In this selection, "switchback" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, guns, installing, mile, creek, steps and arista stand out and add context to how "switchback" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 43 mile switchback that is and and installing switchback steps on. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "switchback" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with switchback

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

It has a roller coaster called Switchback, a parachute drop, and something called the Dizzy Toucan. (16 words)

There are 16 single-family lots going to market, and Switchback Creek properties are under construction. (16 words)

Like a VR fairground ghost train ride with guns, Switchback has its thrills, but also regularly feels like a missed opportunity. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

Then, after a jump at the end of the switchback section, it goes through a flat-out, top gear right hander and into a short straight that leads into two very fast curves called the Schwalbenschwanz (Swallow's Tail). (39 words)

To improve the experience for hikers and other users, the Nakusp and Area Community Trails Society is replacing a footbridge on the Hot Springs trail and installing switchback steps on the Lower Kuskanax trail. (34 words)

During the year, our exploration program was executed as planned, maintaining a dual focus on both infill and expansion drilling, with encouraging results from targets in the Switchback, Arista, and Three Sisters vein systems. (34 words)

Example sentences (9)

It has a roller coaster called Switchback, a parachute drop, and something called the Dizzy Toucan.

Like a VR fairground ghost train ride with guns, Switchback has its thrills, but also regularly feels like a missed opportunity.

There are 16 single-family lots going to market, and Switchback Creek properties are under construction.

Those technical challenges have been addressed and we are well positioned to conduct step-out drilling in multiple highly prospective areas of Switchback and Arista.

To improve the experience for hikers and other users, the Nakusp and Area Community Trails Society is replacing a footbridge on the Hot Springs trail and installing switchback steps on the Lower Kuskanax trail.

During the year, our exploration program was executed as planned, maintaining a dual focus on both infill and expansion drilling, with encouraging results from targets in the Switchback, Arista, and Three Sisters vein systems.

Known as “Death Road,” the is a dangerous 43-mile switchback that is no more than 3 meters wide and has cliffs that drop 610 meters.

I first encountered the Velar on its press launch, in Norway when, after enjoying the car’s superb handling on the famous, switchback Trollstigen route, we also drove it off-road, across a mountain.

Then, after a jump at the end of the switchback section, it goes through a flat-out, top gear right hander and into a short straight that leads into two very fast curves called the Schwalbenschwanz (Swallow's Tail).

Common combinations with switchback

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "switchback" in a sentence?
An example: "It has a roller coaster called Switchback, a parachute drop, and something called the Dizzy Toucan." This page contains 9 example sentences with the word "switchback" from authentic English texts.
What does "switchback" mean?
Switchback means: A railway track on a steep slope in a zigzag formation, in which a train travels in a reverse direction at each switch.
How many example sentences with "switchback" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 9 example sentences with "switchback", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.