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
Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The original 1900 barn has been expanded into a five-bedroom, open-plan home with decks extending from both levels and a 25-foot-tall great room topped by a loft with wood railings.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a professional for any work involving structural framing, stairs, or railings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Accessibility There is an accessible Windward and Leeward Pavilion, both of which have wide doors, fully accessible bathrooms, hand railings, and lowered sinks to allow for wheelchair access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The truck stopped at the ramp, but the Camaro launched over the bridge railings, before falling around 25 feet down into a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) impound lot, according to the outlet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Use them to brush spider webs from windows, screens, railings, porch ceilings, mailboxes, window boxes, and foundation plantings.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The original 1900 barn has been expanded into a five-bedroom, open-plan home with decks extending from both levels and a 25-foot-tall great room topped by a loft with wood railings.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a professional for any work involving structural framing, stairs, or railings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Accessibility There is an accessible Windward and Leeward Pavilion, both of which have wide doors, fully accessible bathrooms, hand railings, and lowered sinks to allow for wheelchair access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The truck stopped at the ramp, but the Camaro launched over the bridge railings, before falling around 25 feet down into a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) impound lot, according to the outlet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Use them to brush spider webs from windows, screens, railings, porch ceilings, mailboxes, window boxes, and foundation plantings.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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But that didn’t prevent enormous gatherings outside of the Midtown guard rails — and in practically every other neighborhood beyond there, too.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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While most Coloradans have traded ski boots for hiking shoes, a dedicated group of skiers and snowboarders is still carving turns and hitting rails at the Copper Mountain hike park.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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With its polished English oak paneling and ornate Louis XIV-style wrought-iron balustrades presided over by a torch-wielding bronze cherub, the opulent atrium is remembered by historians as both the main thoroughfare and architectural crown jewel of the legendary liner.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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