rail
rail
reɪl
reil
British pronunciation
/ɹˈe‍ɪl/

Définition et signification de « rail » en anglais

Rail
01

rail

a system of tracks for trains
rail definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The goods were transported by rail across the country.
Passenger travel by rail has increased in recent years.
02

rail, voie ferrée

a steel track on which trains run
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rail definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The rail was shiny and smooth, allowing trains to travel quickly.
Le rail était brillant et lisse, permettant aux trains de circuler rapidement.
Workers inspected the rail for any signs of wear or damage.
Les travailleurs ont inspecté le rail pour détecter tout signe d'usure ou de dommage.
03

any of numerous small wading birds in the family Rallidae, characterized by short wings and long toes for walking on soft mud

example
Exemples
Rails often hide in dense vegetation near ponds.
A water rail was spotted in the marshland.
04

a single horizontal bar, usually made of wood or metal

example
Exemples
The fence consisted of a single rail across each section.
They replaced the broken rail in the backyard fence.
to rail
01

pester contre

to strongly and angrily criticize or complain about something
Intransitive: to rail about sth | to rail against sth | to rail at sb
to rail definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Despite the improvements, the customer continued to rail about the service quality.
Malgré les améliorations, le client a continué à se plaindre amèrement de la qualité du service.
Maria tends to rail against changes in the workplace, expressing her discontent openly.
Maria a tendance à vitupérer contre les changements sur le lieu de travail, exprimant ouvertement son mécontentement.
02

transporter par rail, acheminer par voie ferrée

to transport or move items using a railway system
Transitive: to rail sth somewhere
to rail definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The mining company decided to rail raw materials directly from the extraction site to the processing plant.
La compagnie minière a décidé de transporter par rail les matières premières directement du site d'extraction à l'usine de traitement.
The logistics manager planned to rail the bulk of the inventory from the warehouse to the distribution center.
Le responsable logistique a prévu de transporter par rail la majeure partie des stocks de l'entrepôt au centre de distribution.
03

prendre le train, voyager en train

to use a railway system as a mode of transportation
Intransitive: to rail | to rail somewhere
example
Exemples
Instead of driving, they decided to rail from the city to the countryside for a weekend getaway.
Au lieu de conduire, ils ont décidé de prendre le train de la ville à la campagne pour un week-end d'évasion.
The daily commuter prefers to rail to work, avoiding the stress of traffic congestion.
Le navetteur quotidien préfère prendre le train pour aller au travail, évitant ainsi le stress des embouteillages.
04

clôturer, garnir d'une balustrade

to install or furnish with a protective barrier or structure typically made of rails
Transitive: to rail a space
example
Exemples
The architect decided to rail the balcony to enhance safety and aesthetics.
L'architecte a décidé de griller le balcon pour améliorer la sécurité et l'esthétique.
The construction team will rail the staircase to meet building code requirements.
L'équipe de construction va balustrer l'escalier pour répondre aux exigences du code du bâtiment.
05

clôturer, entourer d'une barrière

to surround or secure an area by installing railings or a barrier made of rails
Transitive: to rail a place
example
Exemples
The park administration decided to rail the playground to enhance child safety.
L'administration du parc a décidé de clôturer l'aire de jeux pour améliorer la sécurité des enfants.
To protect the garden, the homeowners opted to rail the perimeter with a decorative metal fence.
Pour protéger le jardin, les propriétaires ont choisi de clôturer le périmètre avec une clôture métallique décorative.
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