°(railroading US) A movable section of 
railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; 
point.
            
 
            
              
            
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              °To change (something) to the specified 
state using a switch.
            
 
            
              
            
        
          synonyms:
          points, crop, flag, option
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          , specifier