English Explanatory Dictionary

check rail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rail laid parallel to a running rail to guide wheels through points, rail crossings, and round curves, to reduce wear and the risk of derailments such as those due to flange climb.

Word forms

check rail check rails check-rail checkrail

Synonyms

guard rail
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