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THIRD RAIL

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Third Rail.

Third Rail - as a noun

A rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive

Example Sentences

"The subway system is powered by an electric third rail."
"Touching the third rail can result in severe injury or death."
"The maintenance crew had to repair a damaged third rail."
"The train came to a sudden stop when it hit the third rail."
"The subway operator had to shut off the power to the third rail for maintenance."
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