derailer

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derailer

/dɪˈɹeɪlə/ UK
/dəˈɹeɪləɹ/ US

Rhymes with -eɪlə(ɹ)

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From derail + -er. Sense 2 is an Anglicization of French dérailleur. Doublet of derailleur.

noun derailers

One who, or that which, derails.
Synonym of derail: A device placed on railway tracks in order to cause a train to derail.
Similar: derail
alternative, uncommon Alternative spelling of derailleur Through sheer ingenuity and resourcefulness, these men handproduced parts such as derailers, stands, seat posts, cranks, fenders, and all manner of elements used in the production of a functional bicycle.

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@misc{derailer_2026,
  title = {derailer},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/derailer},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}