as in rails
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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Recent Examples of railings
Some perky-looking musical notes, in brass, were affixed to railings.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In a demonstration of the technology, one of the grippers was installed on the top of a quadcopter drone, allowing the aircraft to hang from tree branches, railings, etc instead of having to hover in place.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
Flynn led a hearing in early 2020 that addressed suicide prevention measures for high-rise parking garages, focusing on whether railings, signage, cameras and training for attendants should be required.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Gray metal railings still bear the name.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The pack contains four three- by six-foot banners that can be draped along porches, fences, windows and railings.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Nora Colomer
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In a demonstration of the technology, one of the grippers was installed on the top of a quadcopter drone, allowing the aircraft to hang from tree branches, railings, etc instead of having to hover in place.
—New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025
Flynn led a hearing in early 2020 that addressed suicide prevention measures for high-rise parking garages, focusing on whether railings, signage, cameras and training for attendants should be required.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Gray metal railings still bear the name.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The pack contains four three- by six-foot banners that can be draped along porches, fences, windows and railings.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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By blending plain-vanilla money funds with blockchain rails, the firm is proving that tokenization is not just a theory but a functioning business model.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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