rail
/reɪl/
noun
- A long, thin piece of metal or wood that forms part of a track for trains or other vehicles.
- Workers are replacing a damaged section of rail on the track.
- The old wooden rail was worn out from years of use.
- The train ran smoothly along the steel rail.
- A horizontal bar used as a fence, barrier, or support, such as on a staircase or balcony.
- The wooden fence had a top rail that was painted white.
- Hold onto the rail when you go down the stairs.
- She leaned over the balcony rail to see the garden below.
- The system of transportation using trains; railways.
- Many people prefer to travel by rail for long distances.
- Rail is often cheaper than flying for short trips.
- The government is investing more money in rail services.
- A bird with long legs and a short tail that lives near water, such as a marsh hen.
- Birdwatchers came to the marsh hoping to see a rare rail.
- We spotted a rail hiding in the reeds by the pond.
- The rail is a shy bird that is hard to see in the wild.
Synonyms
verb
- To complain or protest strongly about something.
- He spent the whole evening railing about the poor service at the restaurant.
- The citizens railed against the new tax law at the town meeting.
- She railed at the unfair treatment she received at work.
- To provide or enclose something with a rail or rails.
- The workers railed the new balcony for safety.
- They decided to rail the garden to keep the dogs out.
- We need to rail off the construction area for protection.
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