Criticise - form of support (4)

I believe the answer is:

rail

(Other definitions for rail that I've seen before include "A bird; bar to hang on" , "Perch" , "Length of track" , "Bar - marsh bird" , "Use abusive language" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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