railing
Railing (noun) means a fence or barrier made of horizontal bars and upright supports. Example: “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.
Word Forms
more railing comparative, railings plural, most railing superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "rail" plus "-ing."
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Rhymes for railing
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What does “railing” mean?
The word “railing” means a fence or barrier made of horizontal bars and upright supports. In plain terms, a protective barrier made of bars, like the kind along a balcony or staircase.
How do you pronounce “railing”?
“Railing” is pronounced RAY-lihng (/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “railing” in a sentence?
Here is “railing” used in a sentence: “Children lined up along the railing to watch the parade.”
What part of speech is “railing”?
“Railing” is a noun.
Is “railing” a common word?
“Railing” is an uncommon word in modern English.