No. 6,002 in Dutch
rail
"Rail" in Dutch means "rail" or "track" in English, often referring to train tracks or metal bars.
In a sentence
De trein rijdt over de rail van het spoor.
The train runs on the rail of the track.
Here, 'rail' refers to the physical rails on which trains move.
Hij plaatste een rail langs de muur om de gordijnen te hangen.
He installed a rail along the wall to hang the curtains.
In this context, 'rail' means a horizontal bar or track for a functional use, such as hanging items.
De dansstudio heeft een spiegel met een rail om oefeningen te doen.
The dance studio has a mirror with a rail for exercises.
Here, 'rail' describes a bar used for supporting oneself during exercises, typical in dance practices.
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