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guardrail

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of guardrail

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
  • the car ran off the road, but fortunately only hit the guardrail
Synonyms of guardrail

balustrade, banister (also bannister), rail, railing
Words Related to guardrail

handrail

taffrail

fender

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