Check rail

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA rail laid parallel to a running rail to guide wheels through points, rail crossings, and round curves, to reduce wear and the risk of derailments such as those due to flange climb.

Synonyms

flat crossing cash railway grab rail slip rail land rail running board railroad spike cess cross-sill cherries metal replacing switch

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