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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Moments before the fatal shot, King was leaning over a railing in playful conversation with Jackson, who was standing in the parking lot below.
From BBC
Picturesque balconies with white railings overlook the ocean, where a line of sailboats float in the sparkling water.
From Literature
He grabbed hold of the railing and glanced around.
From Literature
When I lean over the bed railing to give Tūtū a hug, I press my ear to her chest.
From Literature
The wood stairs are damp and rickety, but Babs plummets down them, hanging on to the railing, occasionally calling for me to hurry.
From Literature
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