railing

[rey-ling]

noun

1. a fencelike barrier composed of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights; balustrade.

2. banister.

3. rails collectively.

railing

/ ˈreɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. (often plural) a fence, balustrade, or barrier that consists of rails supported by posts

2. rails collectively or material for making rails

Word History and Origins

Origin of railing¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; rail ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The $706 million re-decking project is slated to begin next year and will also replace the bridge railings, fences and median barrier.

From Los Angeles Times

While he was combative and highly ideological, railing for hours at his news conferences against neoliberalism and the “power mafia” that he said long controlled Mexico, Sheinbaum has embraced a more diplomatic tone.

From Los Angeles Times

"We reduced the wattage to make it more efficient, changed the positions, put lighting in layers to highlight columns, railings and murals."

From BBC

Video footage from the April 30 game shows Markwood falling headfirst over the railing above the Clemente Wall in right field.

From Los Angeles Times

After a game between the Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs in November 2022, a man was thrown over a railing.

From Los Angeles Times

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