rail

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹeɪl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

The metal bar that makes the track for a railroad.

3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • We travelled to the seaside by rail.
4 Definition

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

5 Definition

One of the lengthwise edges of a surfboard.

6 Definition

A vertical section on one side of a web page.

Example Sentences
  • We're experimenting with ads in the right-hand rail.
7 Definition

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

8 Definition

Any of several birds in the family Rallidae.

9 Definition

An item of clothing; a cloak or other garment; a dress.

10 Definition

Specifically, a woman's headscarf or neckerchief.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To travel by railway.

2 Definition

To enclose with rails or a railing.

3 Definition

To range in a line.

4 Definition

To criticize severely.

5 Definition

To complain violently (against, about).

6 Definition

(of a liquid) To gush, flow.