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railings

NOUN

post, pole along an edge

Synonyms

WEAK

balustrade banister bar barrier fence paling rails rest siding

NOUN

post

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier fence pole rail rails siding

STRONG

balustrade banister bar paling rest

Example Sentences

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She hopes to eventually start her own company repairing trailers and railings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The stone fell through the railings of the raised conveyor catwalk and struck William on the shoulder as he was walking below.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The palace was home to Prince Charles and his first wife, Diana Princess of Wales, and the commission was for gates and railings separating the house from public gardens.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

They made a 6-by-10-foot space, completely enclosed in metal railings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

He pointed overhead to the purple lights that swung from the balcony railings.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat