railing
Americannoun
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railings
plural
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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
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Origin of railing
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It didn’t occur to me that others would block the railing, or worse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The view looking out at the Pacific Ocean while sitting in a chair or hanging on the railing at the Mountain is something to cherish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
On Wednesday, he again spent nearly 10 minutes railing against Canada, our northern neighbor and longtime friend.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
She balanced her phone against a railing, stepped back and filmed a quick "fit check" - a video showing off her outfit before the protest.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
He was still on the railing, but he was stiff, eyes wide, head cocked.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Instead of a W, Western Michigan took the L. Excited Wolverine fans hopped the railings to join the most embarrassing field storming in college football history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The singer put his own touch on the home, replacing the iron railings and adding a dance studio to the property.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Flags draped over the railings, while one striking banner portrayed Messi alongside Diego Maradona as saint-like figures, reflecting the status which so many supporters regard their greatest footballing icons.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The stone fell through the railings of the raised conveyor catwalk and struck William on the shoulder as he was walking below.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Immediately below my balcony, thousands of feet below, I could see a fence of spiked railings.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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