n. A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
v. Present participle of rail.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Expressing reproach; insulting.
n. A barrier made of a rail or of rails, together with vertical supports. The typical railing in the interior of structures or on porches has a horizontal rail near waist height, and multiple vertical supports. Its function is usually to provide a safety barrier at the edge of a verticle drop to prevent falls.
n. Rails in general; also, material for making rails.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Rails collectively; a combination of rails; a construction in which rails form an important part.
n. Hence Any openwork construction used as a barrier, parapet, or the like, primarily of wood, but also of iron bars, wire, etc.
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n. material for making rails or rails collectively
n. a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Word Usage
"Also in glass, the staircase railing is an absolute expression of discretion, a way to give the voids centre stage."