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Wendeschleife

turning loop, terminal loop

noun VEN-de-shly-fe Rare
Travel & Places Directions

Also means

turnaround area for buses/trams

Usage Note

Wendeschleife typically refers to a loop road at the end of a tram or bus line allowing vehicles to reverse direction without reversing; also used for any circular road built for turning heavy vehicles or at the end of a dead-end street.

Examples

"Die Straßenbahn fährt bis zur Wendeschleife am Stadtrand."

Natural Translation

The tram runs to the turning loop at the edge of town.

Literal Translation

The street-tram drives to the turning-loop at the town's edge.

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