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derailer.

One who, or that which, derails.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˈɹeɪlə/Received-Pronunciation/dəˈɹeɪləɹ/General-American
  1. One who, or that which, derails.

  2. One who, or that which, derails. Synonym of derail: A device placed on railway tracks in order to cause a train to derail.

  3. Alternative spelling of derailleur.

    alt-of · alternative · uncommon
Where this word comes from

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

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