Definition of railing Railing

/ɹejˈlɪŋ/ - [reyling] - rail•ing

We found 9 definitions of railing from 4 different sources.

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What does railing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: railings

railing - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
  rail
  barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
  balusters, balustrade, banister, handrail, bannister a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
  bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
  fife rail the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel
  ledger board top rail of a fence or balustrade
  guardrail, safety rail a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
railing - material for making rails or rails collectively
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • railing (Noun)
    A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
  • railing (Verb)
    Present participle of rail.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • railing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Rail
  • railing (a.)
    Expressing reproach; insulting.
  • railing (n.)
    A barrier made of a rail or of rails.
  • railing (n.)
    Rails in general; also, material for making rails.

Part of speech

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  • railing, noun.

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