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rail — meaning in English

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English meaning

rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.

Senses

rail is used for these senses in English:

rail A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.
rail The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

rail — full definition

noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.
noun Train transport considered as a system or industry.
verb To complain loudly and bitterly (usually "rail against" or "rail at").

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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