• any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
• a horizontal bar (usually of wood)
• short for Railway; "he traveled by Rail"; "he was concerned with Rail safety"
• a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
• a bar or bars of rolled steel making a track along which vehicles can roll
• criticize severely; "He fulminated against the Republicans'' plan to cut Medicare"; "She Railed against the bad social policies"
• spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews"
• complain bitterly
• fish with a hand-line over the Rails of a boat; "They are Railing for fresh fish"
• lay with Rails; "hundreds of miles were Railed out here"
• travel by Rail or train; "They Railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"
• convey (goods etc.) by Rails; "fresh fruit are Railed from Italy to Belgium"
• separate with a Railing; "Rail off the crowds from the Presidential palace"
• provide with Rails; "The yard was Railed"
• enclose with Rails; "Rail in the old graves"

'Rail' in other languages