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/
Korean meaning: 난간, 울타리 (수직 기둥에 의해 지지되는 수평 막대로 이루어진 울타리나 방벽)
Korean pronunciation: 레일-링 (강세: 레일)
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
Gripping the stair railing for safety
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Gripping the railing while sailing, watching others failing.
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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.
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“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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