rails

9 definitions • 14 examples

the system of transport that uses trains:

Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail.

one of the two metal bars attached to the ground on which trains travel:

A train left/went off the rails and crashed into the bank, killing several passengers.

a horizontal bar fixed in position, especially to a wall or to vertical posts, used to close something off, as a support, or to hang things on:

Will spectators please stay behind the rail?

Hold onto the rail so that you don't fall.

The (clothes) rail in her wardrobe was crammed full of dresses.

to complain angrily:

He railed against/at the injustices of the system.

one of the two metal bars fixed to the ground on which trains travel

Rail also means railroad:

[ U ] rail transportation

[ U ] Commuter rail and subway lines will be linked.

a straight bar or rod fixed in position, esp. to a wall or to vertical posts, used to enclose something or as a support:

The car swerved out of control and crashed through a guard rail on the bridge.

to complain angrily:

He railed against the injustices of the system.

transport or travel by train:

by rail Brazil transports 30% of its goods by rail.

We need more investment in road and rail.

Rail travel accounts for less than 1% of the trips we make annually.

Road and rail links to the airport are good.