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rail
Noun
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A rail is a long and thin piece of metal.
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A rail is a long and thin bar along a stairway or path for people to slide their hand along while they walk.
She put her hand on the railing beside the stairs so she wouldn't fall.
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A rail is a surface where trains run on.
The railway stretches across the country.
brake
Noun
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The part of an object that makes it slow down.
The crash was caused by the car's brakes failing.
brake
Verb
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To make an object slow down using brakes.
Jimmy braked to avoid hitting the cat.