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I . rail [reɪl] N

1. rail no pl (transport system):

rail
kolej f
by rail
koleją

2. rail (metal bar):

rail
szyna f

3. rail (on stairs, bridge):

rail
poręcz f

4. rail (on balcony):

rail
balustrada f

5. rail NAUT:

rail
reling m

6. rail (for clothes, towels):

rail
wieszak m

7. rail (for curtains):

rail
karnisz m

Phrases:

he went off the rails Brit inf
odbiło mu

II . rail [reɪl] VB intr form

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tow rail COMP
pałąk holowniczy m
stock rail RAIL
opornica (w rozjeździe) f
side rail RAIL
szynna ochronna f
side rail RAIL
odbojnica f
running rail ELEC
szyna jezdna f
pin rail NAUT
kołkownica

rail off VB trans

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rail strike N

towel rack, towel rail N

Usage examples with rail

by rail
koleją
to rail against [or at] sb/sth
pomstować na kogoś/coś

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
This proposal entails the construction of a massive combined air-rail-sea logistical center to be located in the desert north of the city.
en.wikipedia.org
A school has been moved on the site and is currently awaiting restoration along with a foremans rail car.
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The card is intended to encourage leisure travel by rail by offering discounts for adults and accompanying children on a wide range of off-peak fares.
en.wikipedia.org
The railway may be standard gauge, narrow gauge, light rail, monorail or a suspension railway.
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Rail turntables require the least space, but can generally only deal with a single piece of equipment at a time.
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These proved impractical for transport by road or rail, and so the milk churn was introduced, based on the tall conical shape of the butter churn.
en.wikipedia.org
Cotton is a beanpole of a man, six foot five and rail-thin, with a long face, prominent nose, and eyes that tilt down at the corners.
www.theatlantic.com
The rail car ramp/doors were opened and closed via forklift.
en.wikipedia.org
A chemical fire ignited and burned for five days, disturbing east coast rail service and causing a water main break.
thinkprogress.org
The horizontal component would be alleviated by either sliding recoil or rail clamps, guys or struts to secure the mount in place.
en.wikipedia.org

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