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Derailment

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Definition

The act of a train or train car leaving the tracks it is supposed to run on.

Synonyms & similar words

accident crash mishap disaster mishappening misadventure mishandling mismanagement miscalculation misdemeanor misfortune mishandlement misoperation misplacement mistake misstep misconduct misapplication misalignment misusage

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