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paling

Paling (noun) means a pointed stick used to make a fence.

noun
1
A pointed stick used to make a fence.
2
A fence made of palings.
3
A fence made of galvanized sheeting.
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Etymology

From Middle English palyng, palynge, equivalent to pale + -ing.

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What is the meaning of paling?

"paling" (noun) means a pointed stick used to make a fence.

What are the different meanings of paling?

"paling" has 3 main meanings: 1. A pointed stick used to make a fence; 2. A fence made of palings; 3. A fence made of galvanized sheeting.

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