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Examples of railing in a Sentence
He leaned on the deck's railing and watched the sun set.
they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
Recent Examples of railing from the Web
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Thon's handmade stainless steel railings, the highest point on the vessel, dug furrows into the ceiling.
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In 1971, one hotel's device made contact with a steel safety railing.
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The fountain theme continues in the detailed pattern of the railing.
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A media report has suggested that such railings could be part of an eventual compromise that would enable the removal of the metal detectors.
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A flag with a blue line was placed on the railing in memory of Davis.
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Outside was given a nautical motif with burgees placed in flowering pots, flags hanging from railings highlighting blue-and-white life preservers personalized with the debs' names.
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As Mayweather enters the arena, fans dangle over the railing, holding out boxing gloves or programs, begging for autographs.
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The two had secured a prime spot for catching home runs: right against the railing that looks out over center field.
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First Known Use of railing
15th century
RAILING Defined for English Language Learners
railing
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noun
Definition of railing for English Language Learners
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: a barrier that is made of rails supported by posts
RAILING Defined for Kids
railing
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rail·ing
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Definition of railing for Students
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:a barrier (as a fence) made up of vertical bars and their supports
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:material for making rails
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