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Topic: Transport

rail

IPA: /reɪl/

KK: /reɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To complain or criticize someone or something in a loud and angry way.

Example: He began to rail against the unfair treatment he received at work.

noun

Definition: A long, narrow bar or structure that is used for support or as a barrier, often found in fences, doors, or as tracks for trains.

Example: The children played safely near the rail of the playground.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide or surround something with long, narrow pieces of material, often used for support or protection.

Example: The workers will rail the new garden with wooden fences to keep the animals out.

railbed

IPA: /ˈreɪlˌbɛd/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌbɛd/

noun

Definition: The foundation or base that supports the tracks of a railway.

Example: The workers repaired the railbed to ensure a smooth ride for the trains.

railbus

IPA: //ˈreɪlˌbʌs//

KK: /ˈreɪlˌbʌs/

noun

Definition: A lightweight vehicle designed for carrying passengers on railway tracks, resembling a bus in shape and function.

Example: The railbus made the journey from the small town to the city much faster than the traditional train.

railcar

IPA: /ˈreɪl.kɑːr/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌkɑr/

noun

Definition: A vehicle that runs on tracks and is used for transporting goods or passengers by train.

Example: The railcar was filled with passengers traveling to the city.

railcard

IPA: /ˈreɪl.kɑːrd/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌkɑrd/

noun

Definition: A card that gives you discounts on train tickets, making travel by train cheaper.

Example: I bought a railcard to save money on my train journeys.

railer

IPA: /ˈreɪlər/

KK: /ˈreɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that helps to lift or put back on track small trains that have come off the rails.

Example: The railer was used to get the derailed train back on track.

railhead

IPA: /ˈreɪlˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A location on a railway where trains load or unload goods, often used for military supplies or as a starting or ending point for train services.

Example: The army set up a base at the railhead to receive supplies more efficiently.

railing

IPA: /ˈreɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈreɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A structure made of horizontal bars and vertical posts that serves as a guard or barrier, often found on stairs, balconies, or along walkways.

Example: She leaned against the railing while enjoying the view from the balcony.

railman

IPA: /ˈreɪl.mən/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who is employed to work on a railway, typically involved in tasks related to train operations or maintenance.

Example: The railman checked the tracks before the train arrived.

railroad

IPA: /ˈreɪlroʊd/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work for a company that operates trains and tracks.

Example: He decided to railroad after finishing his studies in engineering.

noun

Definition: A type of transportation system that consists of tracks made of steel rails, used for trains to travel on.

Example: The railroad connects many cities across the country.

transitive verb

Definition: To convict someone unfairly or to push something through quickly without proper consideration.

Example: The committee tried to railroad the new law without allowing for public debate.

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