Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A metal bar, often as part of a transportation system or as a barrier; or to criticize someone strongly.
Rail
/reɪl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
Hold onto the rail for safety.He loves to rail against unfair rules.
Etymology:
The word rail originates from the Middle English raile, from the Old French reille meaning iron bar, derived from the Latin regula meaning straight piece of wood, bar, ruler.
Usage Statistics:
19 mentions per 1 million words 
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