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guardrail

guard·rail [ grd ràyl ] (plural guard·rails)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. safety rail: a rail acting as a safety barrier at the side of a freeway, highway, road, or ship's deck

2. extra rail giving train stability: an additional rail laid close inside the main running rail on tight curves and at a junction to help a train's wheels stay on the track

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