whistle stop

/ˌwɪsəl stɑp/
/ˌhwɪsəl stɑp/
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Other forms: whistle stops

Definitions of whistle stop
  1. noun
    a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal
    synonyms: flag stop, way station
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    type of:
    railroad station, railroad terminal, railway station, train depot, train station
    terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
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