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Rail
01
rail
a system of tracks for trains
Ejemplos
The cargo company prefers shipping by rail for long distances.
02
riel, carril
a steel track on which trains run
Ejemplos
He watched the train glide smoothly along the rail.
Observó cómo el tren se deslizaba suavemente por el riel.
03
any of numerous small wading birds in the family Rallidae, characterized by short wings and long toes for walking on soft mud
Ejemplos
Birdwatchers observed a rare rail along the riverbank.
04
a single horizontal bar, usually made of wood or metal
Ejemplos
A metal rail was installed for hanging tools.
to rail
01
clamar
to strongly and angrily criticize or complain about something
Intransitive: to rail about sth | to rail against sth | to rail at sb
Ejemplos
The disgruntled employee spent the meeting railing about the company's policies.
El empleado descontento pasó la reunión quejándose amargamente de las políticas de la empresa.
02
transportar por ferrocarril, trasladar por vía férrea
to transport or move items using a railway system
Transitive: to rail sth somewhere
Ejemplos
To reduce carbon emissions, the manufacturing plant opted to rail finished products to the port.
Para reducir las emisiones de carbono, la planta de fabricación optó por transportar por ferrocarril los productos terminados al puerto.
03
viajar en tren, tomar el tren
to use a railway system as a mode of transportation
Intransitive: to rail | to rail somewhere
Ejemplos
The executive planned to rail to the business meeting in the neighboring city to save time.
El ejecutivo planeó viajar en tren a la reunión de negocios en la ciudad vecina para ahorrar tiempo.
04
enrejar, proveer de una barandilla
to install or furnish with a protective barrier or structure typically made of rails
Transitive: to rail a space
Ejemplos
As a safety measure, the city council plans to rail the edges of the elevated walkway in the park.
Como medida de seguridad, el consejo municipal planea barrar los bordes de la pasarela elevada en el parque.
05
vallar, proteger con barandillas
to surround or secure an area by installing railings or a barrier made of rails
Transitive: to rail a place
Ejemplos
The construction site was carefully railed to prevent unauthorized access and ensure worker safety.
El sitio de construcción fue cuidadosamente delimitado con barreras para evitar el acceso no autorizado y garantizar la seguridad de los trabajadores.
Árbol Léxico
monorail
raillery
rail
