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
Neusch saw a couple of the house’s fire-andys roll along the balcony, their extinguisher nozzles deployed over the railings, pumping clouds of viscous yellow retardant foam into the atrium.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The Huntington is back and truly better than ever with plenty of the early-day residential touches intact, including the lovely wrought iron railings on the staircases and mail slots in the hallways.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
People stood shoulder to shoulder and even lined the railings of a nearby parking garage overlooking the square.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 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.
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Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
However, Quinton recommends hiring a professional for any work involving structural framing, stairs, or railings.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 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.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The Huntington is back and truly better than ever with plenty of the early-day residential touches intact, including the lovely wrought iron railings on the staircases and mail slots in the hallways.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
People stood shoulder to shoulder and even lined the railings of a nearby parking garage overlooking the square.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
However, Quinton recommends hiring a professional for any work involving structural framing, stairs, or railings.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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Around 70,000 users entered through traditional fiat onramps rather than crypto-native rails, suggesting the platform is reaching beyond crypto's existing audience.
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Instead of the heated garage experience some high-rise residents enjoy, cars under the tracks are exposed to the elements and whatever drippings fall off the rails.
Noun
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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.
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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.
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“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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