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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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PC Nicholas Cox and PC Libby Chessor reacted quickly, grabbing hold of Albadri, releasing his foot, which got stuck in the railings, and dragging him onto the ground.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Ms Yahlom was interviewed under caution by police following the removal of the ribbons from the railings on Fortis Green Road, although she was not arrested.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Outside the train, people were strapped to the coaches and some stood on the steps holding on to the railings.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie