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

It was the only day the cruise line attached vomit bags to each railing in the stairwells.

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Woo jumps off Autumn’s shoulder and hangs from the railings like they’re monkey bars.

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Penelope hung on to the railing with one hand and wedged her feet on either side of the split.

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At the movies, sometimes the Colored children would demonstrate their displeasure by throwing pieces of popcorn over the railing onto the White people sitting below.

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The Rose Bowl is ancient and needs major enhancements such as railings.

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