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
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The original 1900 barn has been expanded into a five-bedroom, open-plan home with decks extending from both levels and a 25-foot-tall great room topped by a loft with wood railings.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a professional for any work involving structural framing, stairs, or railings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Accessibility There is an accessible Windward and Leeward Pavilion, both of which have wide doors, fully accessible bathrooms, hand railings, and lowered sinks to allow for wheelchair access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a professional for any work involving structural framing, stairs, or railings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Accessibility There is an accessible Windward and Leeward Pavilion, both of which have wide doors, fully accessible bathrooms, hand railings, and lowered sinks to allow for wheelchair access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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railing
noun
rail·ing
ˈrā-liŋ 
1
: a barrier (as a fence) consisting of rails and their supports
2
: material for rails
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