rail
US /reɪl/
Definition
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Many commuters prefer rail travel because it avoids heavy traffic on the highway.
Word Family
NounNoun
rail gốc
railing
VerbVerb
rail gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- tracka line or route along which something travels or moves
- railinga barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Collocations
- Easy travel by railto journey or move from one place to another regarding by rail
- Medium commuter rail networkdescribing commuter rail network (a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another)
- Hard invest heavily in high-speed rail linesto invest heavily in high-speed rail lines, meaning to make an investment
- Very Hard rail bitterly against unfair practicesto rail bitterly against unfair practices, meaning to complain bitterly
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.