railing
noun
a fencelike barrier composed of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights; balustrade.
railings
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pluralof railing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
Joshua Robbins, 23, leant on the balcony railings of his home in Holland and Thurston Dwellings, Holborn, when it gave way on 26 January.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Near the Hydro a man sits on a scorching day giving nearby railings a fresh coat of paint.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Quickly, Alex dragged him back, away from the railings.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
