third rail

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Synonyms: third-rail, third rate, third rails

Antonyms: third-rail, third rate, third rails

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Noun

1. The [[electrified]] rail that runs beside or between [[train track]]s to power electric trains.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Anything that is [[controversial]] or [[dangerous]] to come into [[contact]] with, or is best [[avoided]].

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