The accumulation and tender of cars for loading or unloading in excess of orders or contrary to customary schedules.
1) In double-mono repro~duction, the imaging of all sounds from a small area between the loudspeakers. Tight (narrow) bunching in A+B mode is essential for good imaging specificity in stereo. 2) In stereo reproduction, excessive center fill with inadequate spread. Compare with stereo spread.
The accumulation of cars for loading or unloading in excess of orders. OR In train handling, the accumulation of slack in a train.