Thesaurus results for RAILINGS

railings

noun

plural of railing

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 entrance is a quiet and cavernous space with a magnificent spiral staircase made of stone with wrought iron railings. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 Fix the easy hazards first The NIA recommends going room by room and addressing immediate dangers like poor lighting and loose stair railings before taking on bigger projects. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, as bystanders on the boardwalk jumped over railings to avoid the speeding car. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 In some extreme cases, views were restricted by railings, but many complained about poor sightlines or having bridges in the way. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 This easy-to-install set of 16 lights is backed by more than 11,000 perfect ratings for its ability to illuminate porch steps, fences, railings, pathways, patios, and driveways with a soft, warm-white light. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 This set of minimalistic dusk-to-dawn deck lights is one of the simplest options to add lights around your railings, and more than 11,000 reviewers give them five stars. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Now is the time to nail down loose boards, clean debris out of gaps and tighten loose railings. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Improvements would include repairing the aging triple cantilever and fixing drainage, railings and lighting. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Reigns sent The Usos on a quest to keep Fatu in line but with the emergence of the 946 – things have gone completely off the rails.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Corsair drilled the inner portion of its 200mm fan frames to screw directly onto the rails when they are set at their 140mm position.

— Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rails

Noun

At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
There’s similar vintage oomph in this fifth-floor unit, which has chevron parquet floors, iron balustrades, and a slightly formal dining area backed by a wall of mirrors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026