railing

/ˈreɪlɪŋ/
/ˈreɪlɪŋ/
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Other forms: railings

Definitions of railing
  1. noun
    a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
    synonyms: rail
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    bar
    (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried
    fife rail
    the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel
    guardrail, safety rail
    a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
    taffrail
    the railing around the stern of a ship
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    barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
  2. noun
    material for making rails or rails collectively
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    material
    things needed for doing or making something
Pronunciation
US
/ˈreɪlɪŋ/
UK
/ˈreɪlɪŋ/
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