as in rails
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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Recent Examples of railings
The first-floor entrance lobby and six-story atrium, including terrazzo floors, concrete walls, skylights and brass railings, are also recommended for protection and not to be altered.
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Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Another two guest bedrooms are situated on the upper floor, with all three spilling out to a travertine terrace with frameless glass railings.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Some passengers aren’t as mindful about handwashing, so using hand sanitizer is a good idea around high-touch areas like the buffet line and hand railings.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Other issues included limited railings, a lack of automatic doors, fixing curb cuts outside building entrances and general wheelchair and access accommodations in rooms open to the public.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Another two guest bedrooms are situated on the upper floor, with all three spilling out to a travertine terrace with frameless glass railings.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Some passengers aren’t as mindful about handwashing, so using hand sanitizer is a good idea around high-touch areas like the buffet line and hand railings.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Other issues included limited railings, a lack of automatic doors, fixing curb cuts outside building entrances and general wheelchair and access accommodations in rooms open to the public.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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The hotel also has 20 ADA-compliant rooms across all floors, plus 27 rooms designed around older guests with bathroom rails and shower benches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Then things really went off the rails when we somehow got locked into a discussion about Israel and Palestine.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle.—
Jim Halley,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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