A long, thin strip of metal or wood laid on two parallel rails, used for supporting or guiding the wheels of a railway vehicle, such as a train or tram.
"Rail" Examples
Usage Examples for "Rail"
1. Verb Form
To use rails as a part of a machine or structure.
The train uses rails to move on the ground.
2. Noun Form - Conveyance
A permanent way of transporting goods or people.
The rail network is getting overcrowded today.
3. Noun Form - Contour
A raised edge or irregular part of something.
The car left the road's rail too hard.
4. Slang Term
Someone who classifies as high-class or disregards common rules and conventions.
A local celebrity is made for a rail, others view him from afar in awe.
5. Idiomatic Expression
Detective or tracker (rail) down / track down and handle a case.
We are ralling down the wolf in the camp in this week.
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