railing
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1.6
- noun
- /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
:
barandilla
- Before painting, make sure to clean the railing to remove any dirt or dust.
- iron railing
I look up on the railing of the balcony above me.
- I look up on the railing of the balcony above me.
- The next day, yeah, there's an arm pulled through the railings and someone snapped it off.
Examples
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I look up on the railing of the balcony above me.
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The children held onto the railing as they carefully walked down the stairs.
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Two hands on the railing and we're down.
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But yeah, I think we'll add in one more railing so that he can actually reach them.
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And we'll also clamp it onto the railing up there.
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Sometimes we sit on the railings and gaze at the lights of the city reflected in the water.
Fiction book (1998) -
Louis stands at the railings in the morning mist as the ship moves down the river.
Fiction book (1994) -
That's why it's very important to always use the railings, and to label your videos properly.
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Here and there, the plaster was peeling, and the balcony railings were rusty.
Fiction book (1993) -
She decorated the railing of the balcony with flowers for the party.
Synonyms
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1.9
A long bar fixed for people to hold or as a fence
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2.7
A rail at the side of stairs or a balcony that people hold to stop them from falling
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3.4
A strong railing at the edge of places like roads and bridges that stops people or vehicles from falling
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1.8
A bar fixed beside stairs or a balcony that you hold for support
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3.4
A handrail at the side of stairs that people hold for support
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8.1
A railing with short vertical posts along a staircase or balcony to stop people falling
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2.9
A rail you hold for support on stairs or ramps
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2.3
A strong bar along stairs or platforms that stops people from falling
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Etymology
Railing comes from the simple word rail, which once meant 'bar' or 'rod' — a long piece you can hold or lean on. So a railing is a group of rails that make a barrier or support at the edge of stairs, balconies, or platforms.