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superelevation

noun su·per·el·e·va·tion \-ˌe-lə-ˈvā-shən\

Definition of SUPERELEVATION

1
:  the vertical distance between the heights of inner and outer edges of highway pavement or railroad rails
2
:  additional elevation
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First Known Use of SUPERELEVATION

1889

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