English Expression · Advanced
four foot
space between the rails
Pronunciation: /fɔː fʊt/
Meaning
Railway workers' informal term for the space between the two rails of a standard-gauge track.
Example
The fallen branch lay in the four foot between the rails.
The fallen branch lay in the four foot between the rails.
Practice tips
- Practice four foot 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 advanced-level learners.