rail

/ɹeɪ(ə)l/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

2

The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

3

A railroad; a railway, as a means of transportation.

4

A conductor maintained at a fixed electrical potential relative to ground, to which other circuit components are connected.

5

A horizontal piece of wood that serves to separate sections of a door or window.

6

One of the lengthwise edges of a surfboard.

7

A vertical section on one side of a web page.

8

A large line (portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug).

9

Each of two vertical side bars supporting the rungs of a ladder.

10

The raised edge of the game board.

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