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Hold the rail when you walk down the stairs.
What does Rail mean?
A rail is a long bar that helps guide or support something.
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A rail is a long bar used for support, safety, or as part of a track for trains.
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The train wheels followed the metal rail along the track.
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The bridge design included a strong safety rail so visitors could view the river below.
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Practice 1
What is a rail?
A rail can help support people or guide trains.
Practice 2
Choose the best word: The train moved along the ___.
Train wheels can move along rails.
Practice 3
Which word can be close to rail in the meaning of a support?
A rail is often a long bar used for support.
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MeaningRail means A rail is a long bar that helps guide or support something.
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gapA gap is an open space, while a rail is a solid support or guide.
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Rail word family
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rail
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rail
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rails
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railing
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