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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She’s been on something of a tear on X recently, railing against the alleged societal destruction that women’s equality has wrought.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Instead, your last week coincided with the publication of a New York Times profile of you railing at enemies while downing coffee at a burger bar in El Centro.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
But when the basement lights were off and the others were distracted, a four-year-old could hide on the stairs and peep over the railing to see all of “Titanic,” rated PG-13 by the way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Thousands of people protested the opening of the February 6-22 Games, many railing against the social impact, bearing banners saying "Eat the rich, not the city".
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Natalie clung to the boat railing, knuckles white with fear.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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