rack rail

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rak reyl]
- /ræk reɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rak reyl]
- /ræk reɪl/

Definition of rack rail words

noun rack rail (in an inclined-plane or mountain-climbing railway) a rail between the running rails having cogs or teeth with which cogwheels on the locomotive engage. 1

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Origin of rack rail

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Rack rail

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rack rail popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rack rail usage trend in Literature

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