Word: headshunt
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: head
shunt
Definition: A short length of track, provided to release locomotives at terminal platforms, or to allow shunting to take place clear of main lines.
Morphemes:
Affix: head
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The end of a nail, screw, bolt or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.
Affix: shunt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A switch on a railway used to move a train from one track to another.