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US/reɪl/
UK/reɪl/
the railway system as a way of traveling; also a bar that you hold or hang things on
In context
Traveling by rail from Hanoi to Da Nang takes about sixteen hours.
Hold on to the rail when you go down these steep stairs.
The new metro rail line should reduce traffic in the city center.
Words that go with rail
noun + preposition
- by railGoods are sent by rail to the northern provinces.
noun + noun
- rail networkJapan has one of the best rail networks in the world.
- rail serviceThe rail service was stopped because of the storm.
adjective + noun
- high-speed railVietnam plans to build a high-speed rail link along the coast.
verb + noun
- hold the railPlease hold the rail while the bus is moving.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We went to Sapa by the rail.Correct: We went to Sapa by rail.