'Railing' definitions:

Definition of 'railing'

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noun
A barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports [syn: railing, rail]
noun
Material for making rails or rails collectively

Definition of 'Railing'

From: GCIDE
  • Railing \Rail"ing\, n.
  • 1. A barrier made of a rail or of rails, together with vertical supports. The typical railing in the interior of structures or on porches has a horizontal rail near waist height, and multiple vertical supports. Its function is usually to provide a safety barrier at the edge of a verticle drop to prevent falls. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 2. Rails in general; also, material for making rails. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Railing'

From: GCIDE
  • Rail \Rail\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Railed (r[=a]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Railing.]
  • 1. To inclose with rails or a railing. [1913 Webster]
  • It ought to be fenced in and railed. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To range in a line. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • They were brought to London all railed in ropes, like a team of horses in a cart. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Railing'

From: GCIDE
  • Railing \Rail"ing\, a. Expressing reproach; insulting. [1913 Webster]
  • Angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them. --2 Pet. ii. 11. [1913 Webster]

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