Meaning & use
Railed
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Complained or protested about something bitterly and at length.
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The senator railed against the new tax proposal for over an hour.
Critics railed at the studio for canceling the beloved series.
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Typically used with 'against' or 'at,' as in 'railed against injustice,' to describe forceful verbal opposition.
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2. verb
Enclosed or fitted with a rail or rails.
The balcony was railed to prevent accidental falls.
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