railing
Americannoun
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a fencelike barrier composed of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights; balustrade.
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rails collectively.
noun
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(often plural) a fence, balustrade, or barrier that consists of rails supported by posts
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rails collectively or material for making rails
Etymology
Origin of railing
Example Sentences
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Railing about powerlessness is a luxury we might want to save for the moment—should it ever fearfully arrive—in which we have truly got no power left to assert.
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025
Railing about the influence of the police union in Suffolk County is like railing against the moon in the sky.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2021
Railing against something or someone consumes much of the community’s energy.
From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2020
Railing against City Hall is a balancing act for Lee.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2019
"I am sorry for you, Mrs. Bordine," said Sergeant Railing.
From Five Thousand Dollars Reward by Pinkerton, A. Frank [pseud.]
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