rail vs barrier

barrier vs rail

rail and barrier both are nouns.

rail is a verb but barrier is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rail	Yes	No	Yes	No
barrier	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, barrier is a hypernym of rail; that is, barrier is a word with a broader meaning than rail:

rail: a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
barrier: a structure or object that impedes free movement

rail (noun)	barrier (noun)
any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud	a structure or object that impedes free movement
a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)	any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll	anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
short for railway

rail (verb)	barrier (verb)
complain bitterly
spread negative information about
criticize severely
fish with a handline over the rails of a boat
lay with rails
travel by rail or train
separate with a railing
convey (goods etc.) by rails
provide with rails
enclose with rails

Difference between rail and barrier

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