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Railing

noun

A railing is a bar or fence people can hold or stand behind.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Railing mean?

A railing is a bar or fence people can hold or stand behind.

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Dictionary definition

A fence or row of bars used for support or safety along stairs, balconies, or paths.

Example sentences

Railing in a sentence

easy

Hold the railing while walking down the stairs.

medium

The bridge had a strong railing on each side for safety.

hard

The story described the porch railing to help readers picture the old house.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does railing mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to railing?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Hold the ____ while walking down the stairs.

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Railing

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Sounds like

ray · ling · strongest beat: ray

Synonyms

Words like Railing

handrailUse for a rail held for support.
barrierUse for something that blocks or protects an edge.
railUse for a long bar used for support or separation.
Antonyms

Opposite words

openingA contrast for a space with no barrier.
gapA contrast for a break or empty space.
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Word family

Railing word family

Base word

railing

noun

railings

More than one railing.

noun

rail

A long bar used for support or separation.

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