“Rail” or “Rale”

Overview

rail / rale are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rail: (noun) short for railway. (noun) a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal). (noun) any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud. (verb) complain bitterly. (verb) enclose with rails. (verb) provide with rails. (verb) separate with a railing. (verb) convey (goods etc.) by rails. (verb) lay with rails. (verb) fish with a handline over the rails of a boat.

rale: NA

Pronunciation

rail: r·EY·l

rale: NA

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