rails
word · lemma: rail
Definition
Long metal bars that trains travel on (train tracks), or bars used as barriers or hand support, such as on stairs or balconies.
Usage & Nuances
Plural noun, most often refers to train tracks ('on the rails'), but also commonly means handrails or barriers ('hold the rails'). Not used for fence posts. Can be literal or metaphorical (life is 'on the rails' = organized).
Spanish: rieles - barandillasPortuguese (BR): trilhos - corrimãosPortuguese (PT): carris - corrimãosChinese (Simplified): 轨道 - 扶手Chinese (Traditional): 軌道 - 扶手Hindi: पटरी - रेलिंगArabic: مسارات (سكة حديد) - درابزينBengali: রেল - হ্যান্ডরেল (বাড়ির সিড়িতে)Russian: рельсы - перилаJapanese: レール - 手すりVietnamese: đường ray - lan canKorean: 레일 - 난간Turkish: ray - korkulukUrdu: ریل - ہینڈ ریلIndonesian: rel - pegangan (tangan)
Example Sentences
She ran her hand along the cold metal rails of the balcony.
natural
His life finally got back on the rails after a tough year.
natural
The train moves along the rails.
basic
Hold the rails when you walk down the stairs.
basic
Workers are repairing the broken rails.
basic
After the accident, the train slid off the rails.
natural