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rail

/ɹeɪl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long, narrow piece of metal or wood, usually fixed horizontally, used to support or hold up something.

    - "The subway cars run on a long rail."
    - "The train derailed due to a faulty track."
  • verb

    To move or travel along a rail or track.

    - "The train will be leaving the station and railing to its destination."
    - "The roller coaster cars rail around sharp turns."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹeɪl/



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  2. /ɹeɪl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with rail
ail , mail , sail , tail
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Rail (Scottish Gaelic) : A high bank or cliff

  2. Rail (English) : A barrier to prevent access, as at a station or on a platform

Variants
List of all variants of rail that leads to same result
rail , rails , railed , railing , railer , railers , rail-splitter , rail-splitters , altar rail , altar rails , chair rail , chair rails , clapper rail , clapper rails , fife rail , fife rails , light-rail , light-rails
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'rægl' meaning 'ridge, bank'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The first transcontinental railroad in the United States was completed in 1869.

  2. The longest railway in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, stretching over 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles).

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Track: A series of connected rails used for the running of vehicles, such as trains or trolley cars.

  2. Subway: A rapid transit system that uses underground or elevated rails to transport passengers.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'rail' is often used metaphorically to represent a boundary or limit. In art, the image of a rail can symbolize confinement or the idea of being trapped.

How to Memorize "rail"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, thin piece of metal or wood lying horizontally, like a track for a train to follow.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rail' with the image of a train moving smoothly along a track.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Rails are long, thin tracks that trains follow.'

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