wye
wye · wyes · wyed · wying
To make something into a wye shapeTo make something into a wye (letter Y) shape.
/ˈwaɪ/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To make something into a wye (letter Y) shape.
When a hose line is divided into two or more lines, these lines are known as wyed lines.
(transitive)To reverse the direction of a train using a wye.
Since the train didn't have a control cab at the other end, they wyed the train to turn it around for the trip back to the city.
Committee contend that when these trains are wyed at Springfield, the road passenger crews are performing yard work at that point to eliminate switching by yard crews.
Origin
Attested as wi c. 1200. Of uncertain origin. Perhaps borrowed from Old French ui or gui.Attested as wi c. 1200. Of uncertain origin. Perhaps borrowed from Old French ui or gui.
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Forms
wyes, wying, wyed, wyedWord family
1 related wordsRelatedwye aye
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle