How Do You Spell DRAIL?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "Drail" has a unique spelling that can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. This term is pronounced as /dreɪl/, with the initial "d" sounding like a "j" and the "ai" in the middle representing a long "a" sound. The final "l" is pronounced softly, adding a touch of closure to the word. Despite its uncommon spelling, Drail may be used to describe a kind of small railway or tramway rail, formed from a rolled metal strip.

DRAIL Meaning and Definition

  1. Drail is a verb that refers to the act of shunning, ignoring, or disregarding someone or something deliberately. It is the act of intentionally avoiding or rejecting someone's presence, conversation, or engagement. When one "drails" another person, they show a deliberate lack of interest or indifference towards them, often as a form of emotional or social rejection.

    This term is most commonly used in informal speech and regional dialects. It can describe a range of actions, from avoiding eye contact or physically turning away from someone, to refusing to respond to their messages or acknowledge their presence in a social setting. Drailing often implies a deliberate and conscious decision to exclude or distance oneself from the person being drailed.

    The consequences and motivations behind drailing can vary depending on the context. It may be used as a defensive mechanism to assert power, control, or dominance over another individual. Drailing can also be a form of punishment or retribution in response to perceived wrongdoings or disagreements. Additionally, it can signify the breakdown of a relationship or friendship, reflecting a lack of interest or emotional connection towards the person being drailed.

    While drailing is a relatively informal term, it carries a significant emotional weight, as it describes a deliberate act of rejection or dismissal towards someone else.

Common Misspellings for DRAIL

  • xrail
  • d5ail
  • d4ail
  • drzil
  • drsil
  • drwil
  • drqil
  • drajl
  • drakl
  • draol
  • dra9l
  • dra8l
  • draik
  • draip
  • xdrail
  • dxrail
  • cdrail
  • dcrail
  • rdrail

Conjugate verb Drail

CONDITIONAL

I would drail
you would drail
he/she/it would drail
we would drail
they would drail

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be drailing
you would be drailing
he/she/it would be drailing
we would be drailing
they would be drailing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have drail
you would have drail
he/she/it would have drail
we would have drail
they would have drail

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been drailing
you would have been drailing
he/she/it would have been drailing
we would have been drailing
they would have been drailing

FUTURE

I will drail
you will drail
he/she/it will drail
we will drail
they will drail

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be drailing
you will be drailing
he/she/it will be drailing
we will be drailing
they will be drailing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have drailed
you will have drailed
he/she/it will have drailed
we will have drailed
they will have drailed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been drailing
you will have been drailing
he/she/it will have been drailing
we will have been drailing
they will have been drailing

IMPERATIVE

you drail
we let´s drail

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to drail

PAST

I drailed
you drailed
he/she/it drailed
we drailed
they drailed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was drailing
you were drailing
he/she/it was drailing
we were drailing
they were drailing

PAST PARTICIPLE

drailed

PAST PERFECT

I had drailed
you had drailed
he/she/it had drailed
we had drailed
they had drailed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been drailing
you had been drailing
he/she/it had been drailing
we had been drailing
they had been drailing

PRESENT

I drail
you drail
he/she/it drails
we drail
they drail

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am drailing
you are drailing
he/she/it is drailing
we are drailing
they are drailing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

drailing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have drailed
you have drailed
he/she/it has drailed
we have drailed
they have drailed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been drailing
you have been drailing
he/she/it has been drailing
we have been drailing
they have been drailing

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