What does railway rail mean?

Definition

One of the long metal running members of a railway track that supports and guides train wheels.

Example sentences

• During tonight's closure, the crew will replace the damaged rail beside the signal.🔊

  During tonight's closure, the crew will replace the damaged rail beside the signal.

• Does that rail look bent to you, or is it just the light?🔊

  Does that rail look bent to you, or is it just the light?

Related words

railway rail in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese