Synonyms: rail
Definition: any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
Similar words: wader, wading bird
Definition: any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
Synonyms: rail
Definition: a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)
Similar words: bar
Definition: a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
Usage: there were bars in the windows to prevent escape
Synonyms: rail
Definition: short for railway
Usage: he traveled by rail; he was concerned with rail safety
Similar words: railroad, railroad line, railway, railway line, railway system
Definition: line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
Definition: a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Similar words: barrier
Definition: a structure or object that impedes free movement
Synonyms: runway, track, rail, rails
Definition: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
Similar words: bar
Definition: a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
Usage: there were bars in the windows to prevent escape
Definition: criticize severely
Usage: He fulminated against the Republicans' plan to cut Medicare; She railed against the bad social policies
Synonyms: vilify, vituperate, rail, revile
Definition: spread negative information about
Usage: The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews
Similar words: abuse, shout, blackguard, clapperclaw
Definition: use foul or abusive language towards
Usage: The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket; The angry mother shouted at the teacher
Definition: complain bitterly
Similar words: sound off, kvetch, kick, quetch, plain, complain
Definition: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Usage: My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about
Synonyms: rail
Definition: fish with a handline over the rails of a boat
Usage: They are railing for fresh fish
Similar words: fish
Definition: catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
Usage: I like to go fishing on weekends
Synonyms: rail
Definition: lay with rails
Usage: hundreds of miles were railed out here
Similar words: put down, repose, lay
Definition: put in a horizontal position
Usage: lay the books on the table; lay the patient carefully onto the bed
Definition: travel by rail or train
Usage: They railed from Rome to Venice; She trained to Hamburg
Similar words: ride
Definition: be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
Usage: I ride to work in a bus; He rides the subway downtown every day
Synonyms: rail
Definition: convey (goods etc.) by rails
Usage: fresh fruit are railed from Italy to Belgium
Similar words: transport
Definition: move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
Definition: separate with a railing
Usage: rail off the crowds from the Presidential palace
Synonyms: rail
Definition: provide with rails
Usage: The yard was railed
Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish
Definition: give something useful or necessary to
Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater
Definition: enclose with rails
Usage: rail in the old graves