English Expression · Intermediate
edge rail
A rail designed so that the carriage wheels roll on its edges, being held there by flanges
Pronunciation: say edge rail
Meaning
A type of railway rail with a narrow top surface, designed for carriage wheels with flanges to roll along the edge.
Example
Early railway tracks often used an edge rail to guide the wheels of the carriages.
Early railway tracks often used an edge rail to guide the wheels of the carriages.
Practice tips
- Practice edge rail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.