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Definition of railingnext
as in rail
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

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verb

present participle of rail

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Recent Examples of railing
Noun
During a recent walkthrough, LED strips waited to be programmed beneath balcony railings, bars remained wrapped for protection. Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 The best way not to miss them is to start with the railings when wiping, letting the dust fall naturally, and then move on to the living room surfaces. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026 The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 Eight slim cases were custom-made by Jim Eby to fit against the second-floor railings in a way that improves safety while allowing for an open view of the museum ceiling and the hall below. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for railing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing
Noun
  • Ukraine's state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia said damage to the rail infrastructure forced changes to a number of routes in the center-west of the country.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The site will feature bulk commodity rail to truck transloading, secure truck and trailer storage and secure container storage, according to an OmniTRAX news release.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pity those, too, ranting about the impurity of his points.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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