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railing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of railing

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports

  • they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
Synonyms of railing

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

handrail

taffrail

fender

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