railing

[ˈreɪlɪŋ]

railing Definition

  • 1a fence or barrier made of rails supported by posts
  • 2a series of horizontal bars that are attached to vertical posts and used as a barrier or support on a staircase, balcony, or terrace

Using railing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "railing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The balcony railing was made of wrought iron.

  • Example

    She leaned over the railing to get a better view.

  • Example

    The staircase railing was slippery and dangerous.

  • Example

    The children were warned not to climb over the railing.

railing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with railing

  • to criticize or complain about someone or something in a loud and angry way

    Example

    He spent the whole evening railing against the government's policies.

  • to speak or shout in an angry or uncontrolled way

    Example

    He started railing off about how unfair the situation was.

  • to scold or criticize someone angrily

    Example

    She was always railing at her children for not doing their homework.

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Summary: railing in Brief

A 'railing' [ˈreɪlɪŋ] is a fence or barrier made of rails supported by posts. It can also refer to a series of horizontal bars attached to vertical posts used as a barrier or support on a staircase, balcony, or terrace. Examples include 'The balcony railing was made of wrought iron.' and 'The children were warned not to climb over the railing.' Phrases like 'railing against' denote loud and angry criticism, while 'railing off' and 'railing at' describe speaking or shouting in an uncontrolled or angry way.

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