railing

Noun
Synonyms: rail

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supportsSynonyms: rail
  2. material for making rails or rails collectively
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Webster's Dictionary (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]
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]

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]

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