Schiene — meaning in English

English meaning

• brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
• rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.
• splint noun A rigid support used to hold an injured body part, like a broken bone, in place.

Senses

Schiene is used for these senses in English:

• brace That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
• rail The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.
• splint (medicine) A device to immobilize a body part.

brace — full definition

1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

rail — full definition

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

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