palings

Definition of palingsnext
plural of paling

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Noun
  • Wood, fiberglass and vinyl structures, such as fences and gates, are to be replaced with nonflammable materials such as stone, brick, metal and aluminum, Ilko said.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
  • With no fences mended, Tommy then headed for Chicago, marking the launch of Force in 2022.
    Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Those hedges are likely boosting foreign markets, which are smaller and more easily moved upward by influxes of new money.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Dense hedges can also be pruned to enhance air circulation in adjacent planting beds.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Damaged walls may not be able to support the building's weight.
    Pat Harvey, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Authorities installed concrete barriers outside the federal building following protests.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
  • These kinetic barriers restrict rate capability and dramatically reduce usable capacity under fast-charging or cold-climate conditions.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Minneapolis police took down the makeshift barricades early Friday morning.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Protesters gathered on the sidewalk behind barricades across the street from the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills at the corner of 150th Street and 70th Road, some carrying Palestinian flags.
    Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Palings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palings. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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