noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, derails.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
derailer
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /dɪˈɹeɪlə/
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General-American: /dəˈɹeɪləɹ/
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rhymes with -eɪlə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
One who, or that which, derails.
Synonym of derail: A device placed on railway tracks in order to cause a train to derail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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Synonyms: derail
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Alternative spelling of derailleur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncommon
Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
Etymology
From derail + -er. Sense 2 is an Anglicization of French dérailleur. Doublet of derailleur.