rails
Pronunciación: [reɪlz]
Palabra
Contexto: «transportation»
(noun) rails are the long, thin metal bars that trains run on. They guide the train and help it move smoothly along its path.
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The train traveled quickly along the rails to the city.
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The old rails had become rusty and unsafe for trains.
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How long are the rails that connect these two cities?
Contexto: «construction»
(noun) rails are also the bars or boards used to support something, like the top part of a fence or stairs. They help keep things safe by providing something to hold onto.
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She held onto the rails while climbing the stairs.
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The fence had no rails, making it weak and easy to climb over.
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Are the rails strong enough to support the weight of a child?
Contexto: «movement»
(verb) to rail means to complain or shout about something you dislike. It's like expressing your anger or frustration loudly.
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He railed against the unfair rules in the school.
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She didn’t rail about the situation; instead, she stayed calm and tried to fix it.
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Why did he rail against the decision made by the committee?
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