Rail

Word RAIL
Character 4
Hyphenation rail
Pronunciations /ɹeɪl/

Definitions and meanings of "Rail"

What do we mean by rail?

A bar extending horizontally between supports, as in a fence. noun

A structure made of such bars and supports and forming a barrier or guard; a railing. noun

A steel bar used, usually in pairs, as a track for railroad cars or other wheeled vehicles. noun

A grind rail. noun

The railroad as a means of transportation. noun

A horizontal framing member in a door or in paneling. noun

To supply or enclose with rails or a rail. transitive verb

Any of various marsh birds of the family Rallidae, found worldwide and characteristically having brownish plumage and short wings. noun

To express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language. synonym: scold. intransitive verb

To range in a line; set in order.

To dress; clothe.

A garment; dress; robe: now only in the compound night-rail. noun

A kerchief. noun

To inclose with rails: often with in or off.

To furnish with rails; lay the rails of, as a railway; construct a railway upon or along, as a street.

To fish with a hand-line over the rail of a ship or boat.

A bird of the subfamily Rallinæ, and especially of the genus Rallus; a water-rail, land-rail, marsh-hen, or crake. noun

To run; flow.

To speak bitterly, opprobriously, or reproachfully; use acrimonious expressions; scoff; inveigh.

A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

The metal bar that makes the track for a railroad.

A railroad; a railway, as a means of transportation.

A horizontal piece of wood that serves to separate sections of a door or window.

One of the lengthwise edges of a surfboard.

A vertical section on one side of a web page.

A large line (portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug).

Synonyms and Antonyms for Rail

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The word "rail" in example sentences

In the nineteenth century, when people wanted to describe the new transportation technology that went chug-chug-chug, they called the engine an “iron horse” and the rail system “track way” (if they were Dutch) or “rail way” (if they were English) or “iron way” (if they were French, German, or Italian) or “narrow iron lane” (if they were Greek). ❋ Unknown (2002)

The “light” in light rail is short for “light-capacity rail transit,” as opposed to “heavy rail” or “heavy-capacity rail transit” (subways and elevateds). ❋ Unknown (2009)

The bottom of this scope forms a rail, and near the front of the rail is a series of grooves. ❋ Unknown (2007)

That said, the Metra commuter rail is actually pretty nice. zyxw Says: ❋ Unknown (2009)

Freight rail is at the heart of at least three Obama Administration goals: doubling exports in the next five years; shifting more freight from trucks to fuel-efficient trains, and expanding intercity passenger rail service across the country. ❋ Edward R. Hamberger (2010)

MY: “And while intercity rail is going to be primarily used by fairly prosperous business travelers, better buses would make it a lot easier for economically struggle families.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

Every dollar invested in rail brings $18 in revenue. ❋ Post (2010)

Democrats have learned that continually stepping on the third rail is unwise for their political futures. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And when you need to move a lot of heavy stuff like military equipment or coal, rail is much cheaper. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In reality, moving goods by rail is highly cost effective and provides immense benefits for the typical cash-strapped American consumer. ❋ Edward R. Hamberger (2010)

And while intercity rail is going to be primarily used by fairly prosperous business travelers, better buses would make it a lot easier for economically struggle families. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The city already has long-term rail contracts in place and two marine transfer stations, along with a new recycling facility, are currently under construction, Mr. Post said. ❋ Michael Howard Saul (2011)

He also touches on a lot of things that Matt talks about a lot: building urban rail is not going to be useful unless you also change development, and discourage free parking. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Because people from Ohio will go there on vacation and discover that high speed rail is a nice way to get around. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Of course, China will still have lots and lots of international air travel, and also air travel over the very long distances through the interior, just as high-speed rail is never going to displace NY-LA flights here. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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