rails

[reɪlz]

rails Definition

  • 1a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing
  • 2one of a pair of steel bars that provide the running surfaces for the wheels of locomotives and railroad cars

Using rails: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rails" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The balcony was surrounded by iron rails.

  • Example

    The train clattered over the rails.

  • Example

    The rails were slippery from the rain.

  • Example

    The horse jumped over the fence rails.

  • Example

    The carpenter used wooden rails to build the frame.

rails Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rails

Phrases with rails

  • out of control or on a path to disaster

    Example

    After his wife left him, he went off the rails and started drinking heavily.

  • to leave or depart quickly

    Example

    I have to hit the rails early tomorrow morning to catch my flight.

  • to travel illegally by train, especially by riding on top of or between cars

    Example

    During the Great Depression, many people rode the rails in search of work.

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Summary: rails in Brief

The term 'rails' [reɪlz] refers to horizontal bars made of wood or metal that serve as supports, barriers, fences, or railings. It also refers to the steel bars that provide the running surfaces for the wheels of locomotives and railroad cars. The phrase 'off the rails' means out of control, 'hit the rails' means to leave quickly, and 'ride the rails' means to travel illegally by train.