Rail

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1. Noun

An outer cloak or covering; a neckerchief for women.

2. Verb

To flow forth; to roll out; to course.

3. Noun

A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to another, as in fences, balustrades, staircases, etc.

4. Noun

A horizontal piece in a frame or paneling. See Illust. of Style.

5. Noun

A bar of steel or iron, forming part of the track on which the wheels roll. It is usually shaped with reference to vertical strength, and is held in place by chairs, splices, etc.

6. Noun

The stout, narrow plank that forms the top of the bulwarks.

7. Noun

The light, fencelike structures of wood or metal at the break of the deck, and elsewhere where such protection is needed.

8. Verb

To inclose with rails or a railing.

9. Verb

To range in a line.

10. Verb

Any one of numerous species of limicoline birds of the family Rallidae, especially those of the genus Rallus, and of closely allied genera. They are prized as game birds.

11. Verb

To use insolent and reproachful language; to utter reproaches; to scoff; -- followed by at or against, formerly by on.

12. Verb

To rail at.

13. Verb

To move or influence by railing.

14. Noun

any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

15. Noun

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Vocabulary classified under Engineering
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