A moulding applied to or recessed into the surface of a wall, and used to suspend hooks and cables attached to paintings, framed art or mirrors. The moulding is usually continuous around the room.

plural of picture rail

a concrete barrier used to separate lanes of traffic

(rail transport) A 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.

plural of check rail

plural of towel rail

plural of rail gun

(finish carpentry, interior decorating) A molding, traditionally of wood, intended to prevent chairs from contacting the painted plaster of a wall.

(architecture) a rail of a door or casement to which hinges are attached / A piece of furniture consisting of a rail, onto which clothes or other items can be hung

plural of bull rail