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Vocabulary Entry
rail
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A rail is a long, narrow bar or rod, typically made of metal, used as a support or barrier.
Example Sentences
"The train runs along the rail."
"He leaned against the wooden rail on the balcony."
"They installed a safety rail around the pool."
V
verb
To rail means to complain or protest strongly.
Example Sentences
"She railed against the unfair treatment she received."
"The critics railed about the movie's poor script."
"He railed at the government for their inaction."