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noun

ˈrā-liŋ

Definition of railing

as in rail

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking

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verb

present participle of rail

as in ranting

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Recent Examples of railing

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In one shot of Kidman leaning against the railing of a boat, her curls took center stage, and in another photo, the Lioness actress posed in a blue bikini in a hot tub, her hair tied up in a top knot. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 The case against railings hasn’t changed much since 1980, either. — Joseph V. Sakran, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, a Lowcountry cottage might have beadboard detailing on the ceiling, along with open railings and a haint blue ceiling. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 Russell shares that wrought iron railings, gates, and balconies are all coming back into vogue, just with a bit of a fresher touch. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for railing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing

Noun

Contributing factors to that could be a low number of axles, like with a solo locomotive, contaminants on the rails, or rust and other conditions that cause poor wheel-to-rail connections, according to the bulletin.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The Expo Line finally connected downtown to the ocean, a milestone for rail.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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Trump, ranting for minutes on end about Balogun’s red card on the morning of the match, became the voice of it.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026