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rails

Pronunciation: [reɪlz]

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Learn how to use rails in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The train traveled quickly along the rails to the city.

Example

The old rails had become rusty and unsafe for trains.

Example

How long are the rails that connect these two cities?

Context: “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.

Example

She held onto the rails while climbing the stairs.

Example

The fence had no rails, making it weak and easy to climb over.

Example

Are the rails strong enough to support the weight of a child?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to rail means to complain or shout about something you dislike. It's like expressing your anger or frustration loudly.

Example

He railed against the unfair rules in the school.

Example

She didn’t rail about the situation; instead, she stayed calm and tried to fix it.

Example

Why did he rail against the decision made by the committee?

How to pronounce rails

Pronunciation: [reɪlz]

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