railbird

Thân thiện

A railbird leans on the fence to watch the horses race by.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A spectator at a horse race, especially one who watches from the outer fence or rail: A "railbird" is a person, typically an avid fan, who observes a horse race from a position along the outer rail of the racetrack.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old railbird offered his predictions to anyone who would listen.
  • From his usual spot, the seasoned railbird watched the horses thunder down the homestretch.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a regular, knowledgeable, and sometimes opinionated spectator who frequents the racetrack.
  • He wasn't just a casual bettor; he was a true railbird who knew every horse's pedigree.

Variants and Related Words

• Rail (noun): The fence or barrier along the track.
• Rail-side (adjective/adverb): Located at or along the rail.
  • They had a rail-side view of the finish.

Synonyms

• Racegoer: A person who attends races.
• Spectator: A person who watches an event.
• Track enthusiast: A person very interested in horse racing.

Related Idioms

• At the rail: Watching from the fence; in a prime position to observe the race closely.
  • For the best view of the final turn, you need to be at the rail.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fan of racing who watches races from the outer rail of the track