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railing

noun rail·ing \ˈrā-liŋ\

: a barrier that is made of rails supported by posts

Full Definition of RAILING

1
:  a barrier consisting of a rail and supports
2
:  rails; also :  material for making rails
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First Known Use of RAILING

15th century

Related to RAILING

Synonyms
balustrade, banister (also bannister), guardrail, rail

Rhymes with RAILING

failing, grayling, mailing, paling, sailing, tailing, veiling, whaling
RAILING Defined for Kids

railing

noun rail·ing \ˈrā-liŋ\

Definition of RAILING for Kids

1
:  a barrier (as a fence) made up of vertical bars and their supports
2
:  material for making rails

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  1. railing
  2. rail
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