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Webster 1913 Edition
Railing
Rail′ing
,Adj.
Expressing reproach; insulting.
Angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not
railing
accusation against them. 2 Pet. ii. 11.
2.
Rails in general; also, material for making rails.
Webster 1828 Edition
Railing
RA'ILING
,ppr.
1.
Clamoring with insulting language; uttering reproachful words.2.
a. Expressing reproach; insulting; as a railing accusation. 2Peter 2.RA'ILING
,Noun.
RA'ILING
,ppr.
RA'ILING
,Noun.
1.
A series of rails; a fence.2.
Rails in general; or the scantling for rails.Definition 2024
railing
railing
English
Noun
railing (plural railings)
- A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
- During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.
Derived terms
- hand railing is in place to provide guidance on stairs or in corridors.
- guard railing is in place to prevent accidental falls from an elevated area.
Usage notes
British use is normally the plural.
Translations
fence or barrier
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Verb
railing
- present participle of rail