rails
Pronunciation: [reɪlz]
Word
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?
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