railing — A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The drunk man grabbed the railing to avoid falling into the fountain.
- My grandmother painted the porch railing bright pink to match her flamingo decorations.
- The hospital corridor has railings along both walls for patient safety.
railing
NOUN[/ˈreɪlɪŋ/]
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights
She leaned against the railing and admired the sunset.
The hikers grabbed the railing before crossing the bridge.
Holding the railing, they watched a sailing boat while smiling together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'rail,' which comes from Old French 'reille' meaning a rod or bar, likely derived from Latin 'regula' meaning a rule or straight stick. The suffix '-ing' was added to create the noun form referring to the structure itself.
Breakdown
rail (a rod or bar) + -ing (noun suffix indicating a structure or framework) = railing
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The drunk man grabbed the railing to avoid falling into the fountain.”
“My grandmother painted the porch railing bright pink to match her flamingo decorations.”
“The hospital corridor has railings along both walls for patient safety.”
“The cat somehow managed to walk along the narrow balcony railing like a tightrope walker.”
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