railroad tie

/R EY1 L R OW0 D T AY1/
noun
  1. 1

    (rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

  2. 2

    A long, thin wooden beam used as a border in driveways, to hold in soil in gardens, etc.

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