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Rail

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tracknounA mark left by something that has passed along.
revileverb(ambitransitive) To attack (someone) with abusive language.
vituperateverb(transitive) To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
fulminatenoun(intransitive, figuratively) To make a verbal attack.
inveighverb(intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism
vilifyverb(transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
railingnounA fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
railsnouna bar or bars of rolled steel making a track along which vehicles can roll

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WordDefinition
tracknounA mark left by something that has passed along.
fulminatenoun(chemistry) Any salt or ester of fulminic acid, mostly explosive.
revilenoun(obsolete) reproach; reviling
vituperateverb(transitive) To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
inveighverb(intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism
vilifyverb(transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
handrailnounA rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
banisternounThe handrail on the side of a staircase.
rampnounAn inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
balustradenounA row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.
fencenounA thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc.
wagonnounA heavier four-wheeled (normally horse-drawn) vehicle designed to carry goods (or sometimes people).
carriagenoun(now uncommon) The act of conveying; carrying.
roadnounA way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
lanenoun(used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.
gatenounA doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
trainsetnounA locomotive and carriages coupled together to form a unified set of equipment.
locomotivenoun(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.
trackagenounrailway tracks collectively
busnoun(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

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