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What is the noun for derail?

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derailment
  1. (rail transport) The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs
  2. (psychiatry) A pattern of discourse (in speech or writing) that is a sequence of unrelated or only remotely related ideas.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “On Friday a rail shattered, causing a derailment near Hammersmith, west London.”
      “A preliminary investigation into the accident has blamed loose points near the station as the likely cause of the derailment.”
      “He didn't take the train because there was a derailment and the schedule was fouled up.”
derail
  1. A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.
  2. An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.
derailer
  1. One who, or that which, derails.
derailing
  1. The act by which something is derailed.
derailments
  1. plural of derailment
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Bromley said most derailments are caused by broken rails, overheated train axles or human error.”
      “Signals, carriages and engines all need major upgrading while delays, derailments and breakdowns are the rule rather than the exception.”
      “Both involved derailments, and both brought carnage to dormitory towns close to London.”
derailings
  1. plural of derailing
derailers
  1. plural of derailer
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