German Meaning of rail

Schiene

Other German words related to Schiene

Definitions and Meaning of rail in English

Wordnet

rail (n)

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

short for railway

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)

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

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rail (v)

complain bitterly

enclose with rails

provide with rails

separate with a railing

convey (goods etc.) by rails

travel by rail or train

lay with rails

fish with a handline over the rails of a boat

spread negative information about

criticize severely

Webster

rail (n.)

An outer cloak or covering; a neckerchief for women.

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.

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

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.

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

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

A railroad as a means of transportation; as, to go by rail; a place not accesible by rail.

Webster

rail (v. i.)

To flow forth; to roll out; to course.

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

Webster

rail (v. t.)

To inclose with rails or a railing.

To range in a line.

To rail at.

To move or influence by railing.

Webster

rail (v.)

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.

FAQs About the word rail

Schiene

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports, short for railway, a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad

Geländer,Balustrade,Treppengeländer,Leitplanke, Schutzplanke,Geländer,Kotflügel,Handlauf

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raiffeisen => Raiffeisen, raiding => Überfall, raider => Räuber, raided => durchsuchte, raid => Razzia,