The term 'railroad' is composed of four words: FRAME (5 letters), PRESS (5 letters), RAILWAY (7 letters), and TIE (3 letters). A railroad is a transportation system consisting of tracks, locomotives, and cars that are used to transport goods and people. The FRAME of a railroad is the structure that supports the tracks and other components. The PRESS is used to shape the metal rails that form the tracks. The RAILWAY is the track itself, which is made up of the metal rails and ties that hold them in place. The ties are wooden or concrete blocks that keep the rails in place and provide stability.