English Explanatory Dictionary

third rail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The electrified rail that runs beside or between train tracks to power electric trains.
  2. Anything that is controversial or dangerous to come into contact with, or is best avoided.

Word forms

third rail third rails

Synonyms

conductor rail live rail

Related words

fourth rail
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