noun
railing
RAY-lihng
noun
1
A fence or barrier made of horizontal bars and upright supports.
"Children lined up along the railing to watch the parade."
How to Use Railing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA protective barrier made of bars, like the kind along a balcony or staircase.
Common pairings
lean on the railing
a metal railing
Word Forms
more railing comparative, railings plural, most railing superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "rail" plus "-ing."