railing
pronunciation
How to pronounce railing in British English:
UK [ˈreɪlɪŋ]
How to pronounce railing in American English:
US [ˈrelɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
- material for making rails or rails collectively
Word Origin
- railing (n.)
- "construction in which rails form an important part," early 15c., verbal noun from rail (v.2). Technically, railings (late 15c.) are horizontal, palings are vertical.
Example
- 1. I was so excited I almost jumped over the railing .
- 2. Lovers attach a padlock to the railing and throw the key into the seine below .
- 3. These shelves are a real space saver as they double as a staircase railing .
- 4. He tore her from the railing but as the police arrived she ran into traffic then tried to disappear in the crowd .
- 5. There are also pictures of babies on the railing and at the center of the bridge is a brass statue of an old man consoling a young person .